Festival 2028 · Brothers and sisters (Kartik Shukla Dwitiya)
Bhai Dooj 2028
Thursday, 19 October 2028
Tithi begins: Thu 19 Oct, 5:01 AM IST
Tithi ends: Fri 20 Oct, 1:59 AM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya) falls on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya. Sisters apply tilak on their brothers' foreheads and pray for their long life, and brothers give gifts, recalling Yama's visit to his sister Yamuna.
The tilak is applied in the Aparahna (afternoon) while Dwitiya prevails.
How it is observed
- Tilak and aarti for the brother.
- Sweets and a meal prepared by the sister.
- Gifts from brother to sister.
- Dip in the Yamuna in the tradition of Yama Dwitiya.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Bhai Dooj in 2028?
Bhai Dooj 2028 falls on Thursday, 19 October 2028. The tithi begins Thu 19 Oct, 5:01 AM IST and ends Fri 20 Oct, 1:59 AM IST (Delhi).
What time should the Bhai Dooj tilak be done?
In the afternoon (Aparahna) while Dwitiya is present; the exact muhurat is on your local panchang.
Why does the date of Bhai Dooj change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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