Festival
India
Also: Bhau-beej, Bhai Phonta, Bhai Tika
India
Also: Bhau-beej, Bhai Phonta, Bhai TikaBhai Dooj 2003
Monday 27 October 2003
8399 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Bhai Dooj 2003?
- Bhai Dooj 2003 is on Monday 27 October 2003 in India.
- How many days until Bhai Dooj 2003?
- Bhai Dooj 2003 was 8399 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 2004?
- Bhai Dooj 2004 is on Sunday 14 November 2004.
- Is the date of Bhai Dooj 2003 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
YogaAyushman
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:29 AM
Sunset5:40 PM
Rahu Kaal7:53 AM - 9:17 AM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM