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

Bhai Dooj 1988

Friday 11 November 1988

13871 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1988?
Bhai Dooj 1988 is on Friday 11 November 1988 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1988?
Bhai Dooj 1988 was 13871 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 1989?
Bhai Dooj 1989 is on Tuesday 31 October 1989.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1988 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
Sunrise6:41 AM
Sunset5:29 PM
Rahu Kaal10:44 AM - 12:05 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
198724 OctoberSaturdayView
198811 NovemberFridayThis page
198931 OctoberTuesdayView
199020 OctoberSaturdayView