Festival India Also: Bhau-beej, Bhai Phonta, Bhai Tika

Bhai Dooj 1968

Wednesday 23 October 1968

21201 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Bhai Dooj 1968?
Bhai Dooj 1968 is on Wednesday 23 October 1968 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1968?
Bhai Dooj 1968 was 21201 days ago.
Is Bhai Dooj a public holiday in India?
No. Bhai Dooj is a festival or observance in India, not a national public holiday. Some states or employers may give a day off.
When is Bhai Dooj 1969?
Bhai Dooj 1969 is on Tuesday 11 November 1969.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1968 confirmed?
Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.

About

Held on Shukla Dwitiya, two days after Diwali, closing the Diwali festival.

Significance

Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, based on the story of Yama visiting his sister Yamuna.

How it is celebrated

  • Sisters apply tilak and pray for their brothers
  • Brothers give gifts and a promise of protection
  • Shared family meal

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiShukla Dwitiya
NakshatraVishakha
YogaAyushman
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:27 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal12:05 PM - 1:29 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
19673 NovemberFridayView
196823 OctoberWednesdayThis page
196911 NovemberTuesdayView
19701 NovemberSundayView