Bhai Dooj (Yam Dwitiya) — 2 days after Diwali, Kartika Shukla Dwitiya. Bhai Dooj 2026 on 10 November (Tuesday). Sister applies tilak on brother's forehead, feeds sweets. Brother takes vow of protection + gives gifts.
✦ Bhai Dooj 2026 Muhurat
Dwitiya begins: 9 Nov 7 PM. Ends: 10 Nov 5:30 PM.
Tilak muhurat: 10 Nov 11 AM - 1:30 PM (incl. Abhijit Muhurat).
Avoid Rahu-kaal: 10 Nov Tuesday 3-4:30 PM.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
If brother-sister are far apart?▼
Modern: video-call mental tilak + courier gifts. Re-perform when meeting later.
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