Bhai Dooj 2042 Date — Friday, November 14, 2042
When is Bhai Dooj in 2042? Bhai Dooj 2042 falls on Friday, November 14, 2042.
Observance: Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Bhai Dooj 2042 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 12 November 2042 | |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Thu, 13 November 2042 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Fri, 14 November 2042 | Main day |
Why we celebrate
Yama visited sister Yamuna; brothers receive tilak for long life; sibling bond festival.
How it is celebrated
Sister applies tilak, feeds brother sweets; gift exchange.
Puja timing
Dwitiya afternoon tilak ceremony.
Foods & offerings
Brother's favorite sweets and meal prepared by sister.
Rituals
- Sister prepares thali with lamp, tilak, sweets.
- Brother sits; tilak and aarti for protection.
- Exchange gifts and feast together.
Bhai Dooj dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2041 | Sun, 27 October 2041 |
| 2042 | Fri, 14 November 2042 |
| 2043 | Tue, 3 November 2043 |
| 2044 | Sat, 22 October 2044 |
| 2045 | Fri, 10 November 2045 |
Hindu festivals around Bhai Dooj 2042
- Govardhan Puja 2042 date — Thu, 13 November 2042
- Diwali 2042 date — Wed, 12 November 2042
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2042 date — Tue, 11 November 2042
- Dhanteras 2042 date — Mon, 10 November 2042
- Chhath Puja 2042 date — Wed, 19 November 2042
- Skanda Sashti 2042 date — Wed, 19 November 2042
- Tulsi Vivah 2042 date — Mon, 24 November 2042
- Karva Chauth 2042 date — Sat, 1 November 2042
- Kartik Purnima 2042 date — Thu, 27 November 2042
- Sharad Purnima 2042 date — Tue, 28 October 2042
- Ahoi Ashtami 2042 date — Thu, 4 December 2042
- Dussehra 2042 date — Fri, 24 October 2042
