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

Bhai Dooj 1974

Friday 15 November 1974

18985 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1974?
Bhai Dooj 1974 is on Friday 15 November 1974 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1974?
Bhai Dooj 1974 was 18985 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 1975?
Bhai Dooj 1975 is on Wednesday 5 November 1975.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1974 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
YogaAtiganda
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:43 AM
Sunset5:27 PM
Rahu Kaal10:45 AM - 12:05 PM
Abhijit11:44 AM - 12:27 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
197328 OctoberSundayView
197415 NovemberFridayThis page
19755 NovemberWednesdayView
197624 OctoberSundayView