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

Bhai Dooj 2002

Wednesday 6 November 2002

8755 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Bhai Dooj 2002?
Bhai Dooj 2002 is on Wednesday 6 November 2002 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 2002?
Bhai Dooj 2002 was 8755 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 2003?
Bhai Dooj 2003 is on Monday 27 October 2003.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 2002 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
YogaShobhana
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:36 AM
Sunset5:32 PM
Rahu Kaal12:04 PM - 1:26 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
200117 NovemberSaturdayView
20026 NovemberWednesdayThis page
200327 OctoberMondayView
200414 NovemberSundayView