Major festival
Bhai Dooj
भाई दूज
Bhai Dooj closes the Diwali sequence with the sibling bond — sisters apply a tilak and pray for their brothers, echoing Yamuna's welcome of Yama.
Also known as: Bhau Beej · Bhai Tika · Yama Dwitiya · Bhattru Dwitiya.
Presiding deity: Yama / Yamuna.
Bhai Dooj dates
| Year | Date (India) | Weekday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhai Dooj 2026 | 11 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | All cities → |
| Bhai Dooj 2027 | 31 Oct 2027 | Sunday | All cities → |
Frequently asked
What is Bhai Dooj?
Bhai Dooj closes the Diwali sequence with the sibling bond — sisters apply a tilak and pray for their brothers, echoing Yamuna's welcome of Yama.
What are the other names for Bhai Dooj?
Bhau Beej, Bhai Tika, Yama Dwitiya, Bhattru Dwitiya.
When is Bhai Dooj 2026?
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 (India).
When is Bhai Dooj 2027?
Sunday, 31 October 2027 (India).
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