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

Bhai Dooj 1983

Sunday 6 November 1983

15705 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Bhai Dooj 1983?
Bhai Dooj 1983 is on Sunday 6 November 1983 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1983?
Bhai Dooj 1983 was 15705 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 1984?
Bhai Dooj 1984 is on Friday 26 October 1984.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1983 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
YogaSaubhagya
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:36 AM
Sunset5:32 PM
Rahu Kaal4:10 PM - 5:32 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
198217 NovemberWednesdayView
19836 NovemberSundayThis page
198426 OctoberFridayView
198514 NovemberThursdayView