Bhai Dooj (भाई दूज) is a festival falling in the Hindu lunar month of कार्तिक. Its position is fixed by tithi rather than by the Gregorian calendar, so the date moves every year and is computed from the panchang. No fast is prescribed for the day. The observance itself, and its puja vidhi, stay the same each year.
Bhai Dooj
भाई दूज
Hindu month: कार्तिक
Panchang Basis (Tithi Rule)
Each year this observance falls on the Dwitiya tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartika. Because lunar tithis drift against the Gregorian calendar, the English date shifts every year — the tithi rule above is what stays fixed.
About This Festival
Sisters pray for their brother's well-being — similar to Raksha Bandhan
बहनें भाई की लंबी उम्र और खुशहाली की कामना करती हैं
Significance
Celebrates the bond between brother and sister. Legend says Yama (god of death) visited his sister Yamuna on this day, who applied tilak and prayed for his well-being. Also called Yama Dwitiya.
Puja Vidhi (How to Observe)
Sister applies tilak on brother's forehead. Perform aarti. Feed brother his favourite meal. Brother gives gifts. Visit sister's house if married.
Regional Names
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Bhai Dooj celebrated?
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 and on Sunday, 31 October 2027. The date changes each year because it follows the Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang) — every date here is computed from real planetary positions using the Swiss Ephemeris engine, not copied from a fixed list.
Is Bhai Dooj a fasting (vrat) day?
Bhai Dooj is not primarily a fasting day, though many families still keep a light fast or a sattvic diet as part of the observance.
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