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

Bhai Dooj 1977

Saturday 12 November 1977

17891 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1977?
Bhai Dooj 1977 is on Saturday 12 November 1977 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1977?
Bhai Dooj 1977 was 17891 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 1978?
Bhai Dooj 1978 is on Thursday 2 November 1978.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1977 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 Pratipada
NakshatraAnuradha
YogaShobhana
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:41 AM
Sunset5:29 PM
Rahu Kaal9:23 AM - 10:44 AM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:27 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
197624 OctoberSundayView
197712 NovemberSaturdayThis page
19782 NovemberThursdayView
197923 OctoberTuesdayView