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

Bhai Dooj 1989

Tuesday 31 October 1989

13518 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Bhai Dooj 1989?
Bhai Dooj 1989 is on Tuesday 31 October 1989 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1989?
Bhai Dooj 1989 was 13518 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 1990?
Bhai Dooj 1990 is on Saturday 20 October 1990.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1989 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
YogaSaubhagya
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:32 AM
Sunset5:36 PM
Rahu Kaal2:50 PM - 4:13 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
198811 NovemberFridayView
198931 OctoberTuesdayThis page
199020 OctoberSaturdayView
19918 NovemberFridayView