Bhai Dooj
भाई दूज
Sisters apply tilak and pray for their brothers long life.
- Date
- Tue, 10 November 2026
- Tithi
- Dwitiya
- Paksha
- Shukla
- Hindu Month
- Kartik
- Nakshatra
- Vishakha
- Yoga
- Priti
- Karana
- Balava
- Vikram Samvat
- VS 2083
- Muhurat
- 01:10 PM – 03:22 PM
- Duration
- 1 Day
About this observance
On Kartik Shukla Dwitiya sisters perform aarti, apply tilak and feed their brothers, who offer gifts in return.
Importance
Closes the five day Diwali festival with the bond of siblings.
History
Also known as Yama Dwitiya across India.
Mythological story
Yamraj visited his sister Yamuna on this day and blessed all brothers who receive tilak from sisters.
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