Bhai Dooj 2085 Date — Saturday, October 20, 2085
When is Bhai Dooj in 2085? Bhai Dooj 2085 falls on Saturday, October 20, 2085.
Observance: Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Bhai Dooj 2085 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Thu, 18 October 2085 | |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Fri, 19 October 2085 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Sat, 20 October 2085 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2084 | Tue, 31 October 2084 |
| 2085 | Sat, 20 October 2085 |
| 2086 | Fri, 8 November 2086 |
| 2087 | Tue, 28 October 2087 |
| 2088 | Mon, 15 November 2088 |
Hindu festivals around Bhai Dooj 2085
- Govardhan Puja 2085 date — Fri, 19 October 2085
- Diwali 2085 date — Thu, 18 October 2085
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2085 date — Wed, 17 October 2085
- Chhath Puja 2085 date — Wed, 24 October 2085
- Dhanteras 2085 date — Tue, 16 October 2085
- Skanda Sashti 2085 date — Wed, 24 October 2085
- Tulsi Vivah 2085 date — Tue, 30 October 2085
- Kartik Purnima 2085 date — Thu, 1 November 2085
- Karva Chauth 2085 date — Sat, 6 October 2085
- Sharad Purnima 2085 date — Wed, 3 October 2085
- Ahoi Ashtami 2085 date — Fri, 9 November 2085
- Dussehra 2085 date — Sat, 29 September 2085
