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

Bhai Dooj 1972

Wednesday 8 November 1972

19722 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Bhai Dooj 1972?
Bhai Dooj 1972 is on Wednesday 8 November 1972 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1972?
Bhai Dooj 1972 was 19722 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 1973?
Bhai Dooj 1973 is on Sunday 28 October 1973.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1972 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
NakshatraAnuradha
YogaShobhana
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:38 AM
Sunset5:31 PM
Rahu Kaal12:05 PM - 1:26 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
197121 OctoberThursdayView
19728 NovemberWednesdayThis page
197328 OctoberSundayView
197415 NovemberFridayView