Bhaiya Dooj
festivalsAlso known as: Yama (Bhaiya) 2
Quick Overview
- Date in 2028
- Thursday, October 19, 2028
- Tithi
- Kartika Shukla Dwitiya (Purnimanta)
- Tithi begins / ends
- 05:01 AM, Oct 19 to 01:59 AM, Oct 20
- Lunar month
- Kartika · Shukla Paksha
- Also on this tithi
- Vishwakarma Puja
Bhaiya Dooj
Thursday, October 19, 2028
Lunar Month: Kartika
Bhaiya Dooj at a Glance
Bhaiya Dooj is fixed by the lunar calendar to Kartika Shukla Dwitiya, the 2nd tithi of the waxing (Shukla) fortnight of Kartika.
- Tithi rule
- Kartika Shukla Dwitiya (Purnimanta)Shukla DwitiyaKartika month
- Tithi swami and group
- Brahma · Bhadra Tithi
- Also on this tithi
- Vishwakarma Puja
Panchanga on This Day
Bhaiya Dooj · Oct 19, 2028
About Bhaiya Dooj
Bhaiya Dooj is the final, fifth day of the Diwali festival, dedicated to the sacred bond between brothers and sisters.
It is rooted in the legendary meeting between Lord Yama (God of Death) and his sister Yamuna.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Sisters apply a protective Tilak on their brother's forehead and feast together.
- Sisters apply a Tilak on their brother's forehead and perform his Aarti.
- It is highly auspicious for the brother to visit his sister's house and eat a meal prepared by her hands to be protected from untimely death.
Bhaiya Dooj: Frequently Asked Questions
Kartika Shukla Dwitiya; its swami is Brahma, a Bhadra Tithi.
Shukla Dwitiya: 05:01 AM, Thu, Oct 19, 2028 to 01:59 AM, Fri, Oct 20, 2028 (IST).
Vishwakarma Puja, also on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya.
Festivals in the Same Lunar Month
Kartika
Note: times are shown with their date; a Panchang day runs from sunrise to sunrise.
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