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

Bhai Dooj 1982

Wednesday 17 November 1982

16059 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1982?
Bhai Dooj 1982 is on Wednesday 17 November 1982 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1982?
Bhai Dooj 1982 was 16059 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 1983?
Bhai Dooj 1983 is on Sunday 6 November 1983.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1982 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
NakshatraJyeshtha
YogaAtiganda
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:45 AM
Sunset5:27 PM
Rahu Kaal12:06 PM - 1:26 PM
Abhijit11:44 AM - 12:27 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
198129 OctoberThursdayView
198217 NovemberWednesdayThis page
19836 NovemberSundayView
198426 OctoberFridayView