Bhai Dooj 2026
Bhai Dooj 2026 falls on in Delhi, India (Aparahna, computed for local afternoon).
Dates are computed for Delhi, India (Udaya Tithi, Smarta convention; Pradosh dated by sunset, Sankashti by moonrise). See about for the full method and the Vaishnava difference on kshaya dates.
About Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj, also called Yama Dwitiya, closes the five-day Diwali festival on the second day of the bright fortnight. Legend tells that Yama, the god of death, visited his sister Yamuna on this day and granted long life to brothers honoured by their sisters.
Sisters apply a tilak on their brothers' forehead, perform aarti and pray for their well-being; brothers give gifts in return. The day is Bhai Phota in Bengal and Bhau Beej in Maharashtra.
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Day details for
| Tithi at sunrise | Sukla Pratipad |
|---|---|
| Tithi window | 12:32 (-1 day) – 14:00 |
| Nakshatra | Visakha |
| Sunrise | 06:39 IST |
| Sunset | 17:30 IST |
| Moonrise | 07:33 |
| Moonset | 17:56 |
| Madhyahna (local noon) | 12:05 |
| Pradosh Kaal (2 Muhurta after sunset) | 17:30 – 19:06 |
| Nishita Kaal (8th of 15 night divisions) | 23:39 – 00:31 (+1 day) |
All times are for Delhi, India (IST). The festival-specific observance anchor for this page is Aparahna, computed for local afternoon.
Year comparison
| Year | Date | Weekday | Tithi at sunrise (window) | Dating anchor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday | 12:32 (-1 day) – 14:00 | Aparahna, computed for local afternoon | |
| 2027 | Sunday | 17:52 (-1 day) – 17:13 | Aparahna, computed for local afternoon |
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Methodology and reference
Dates on this page are computed astronomically — sidereal solar and lunar longitudes with the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa — and dated by the classical rules of Dharmasindhu and Muhurta Chintamani (Udaya Tithi, Pradosh-vyapini and Aparahna conventions as applicable). Every value is regression-checked against Rashtriya Panchang, the official almanac compiled by Positional Astronomy Centre, IMD (Government of India) in Kolkata; the full method is described on the about page.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Bhai Dooj in 2026?
- Bhai Dooj 2026 falls on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 in Delhi, India (Aparahna, computed for local afternoon).
- What is Bhai Dooj?
- Bhai Dooj, also called Yama Dwitiya, closes the five-day Diwali festival on the second day of the bright fortnight. Legend tells that Yama, the god of death, visited his sister Yamuna on this day and granted long life to brothers honoured by their sisters.
- How is Bhai Dooj observed?
- Sisters apply a tilak on their brothers' forehead, perform aarti and pray for their well-being; brothers give gifts in return. The day is Bhai Phota in Bengal and Bhau Beej in Maharashtra.
- Why might Bhai Dooj fall on a different day elsewhere?
- Observance dates follow the tithi current at local sunrise, so cities with different sunrise times can observe a day earlier or later. Vaishnava calendars also shift dates when a tithi touches no sunrise (kshaya).