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

Bhai Dooj 1979

Tuesday 23 October 1979

17181 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Bhai Dooj 1979?
Bhai Dooj 1979 is on Tuesday 23 October 1979 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1979?
Bhai Dooj 1979 was 17181 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 1980?
Bhai Dooj 1980 is on Sunday 9 November 1980.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1979 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
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:26 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal2:54 PM - 4:19 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
19782 NovemberThursdayView
197923 OctoberTuesdayThis page
19809 NovemberSundayView
198129 OctoberThursdayView