Dwitiya Dates 2026
The most celebrated Dwitiya is Bhai Dooj (Kartik Shukla Dwitiya), which falls two days after Diwali and celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Yamadvitiya, another name for this day, is dedicated to Yama — the god of death — and sisters pray for the long life of their brothers.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-Jan-2026 |
Begins: 04-Jan-2026 12:31 PM Sunday
Ends: 05-Jan-2026 09:58 AM Monday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Cancer 1.7°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
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| 20-Jan-2026 |
Begins: 20-Jan-2026 02:14 AM Tuesday
Ends: 21-Jan-2026 02:43 AM Wednesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Capricorn 17.5°
Shravana (Pada 3)
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| 03-Feb-2026 |
Begins: 03-Feb-2026 01:54 AM Tuesday
Ends: 04-Feb-2026 12:42 AM Wednesday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Leo 1.8°
Magha (Pada 1)
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| 18-Feb-2026 |
Begins: 18-Feb-2026 04:58 PM Wednesday
Ends: 19-Feb-2026 03:59 PM Thursday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Aquarius 17.6°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
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| 04-Mar-2026 |
Begins: 04-Mar-2026 04:50 PM Wednesday
Ends: 05-Mar-2026 05:05 PM Thursday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Virgo 1.6°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 20-Mar-2026 |
Begins: 20-Mar-2026 04:52 AM Friday
Ends: 21-Mar-2026 02:31 AM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Pisces 17.1°
Revati (Pada 1)
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| 03-Apr-2026 |
Begins: 03-Apr-2026 08:44 AM Friday
Ends: 04-Apr-2026 10:10 AM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Libra 1.1°
Chitra (Pada 3)
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| 18-Apr-2026 |
Begins: 18-Apr-2026 02:11 PM Saturday
Ends: 19-Apr-2026 10:49 AM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Aries 16.1°
Bharani (Pada 1)
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| 03-May-2026 |
Begins: 03-May-2026 12:51 AM Sunday
Ends: 04-May-2026 03:03 AM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 0.2°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 17-May-2026 |
Begins: 17-May-2026 09:41 PM Sunday
Ends: 18-May-2026 05:53 PM Monday
|
Adhika Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Taurus 14.5°
Rohini (Pada 2)
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| 01-Jun-2026 |
Begins: 01-Jun-2026 04:39 PM Monday
Ends: 02-Jun-2026 07:03 PM Tuesday
|
Adhika Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 28.7°
Jyeshtha (Pada 4)
|
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| 16-Jun-2026 |
Begins: 16-Jun-2026 04:31 AM Tuesday
Ends: 17-Jun-2026 12:52 AM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Gemini 12.6°
Ardra (Pada 2)
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| 01-Jul-2026 |
Begins: 01-Jul-2026 07:40 AM Wednesday
Ends: 02-Jul-2026 09:39 AM Thursday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 27.0°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 15-Jul-2026 |
Begins: 15-Jul-2026 11:51 AM Wednesday
Ends: 16-Jul-2026 08:53 AM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Cancer 10.6°
Pushya (Pada 3)
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| 30-Jul-2026 |
Begins: 30-Jul-2026 09:32 PM Thursday
Ends: 31-Jul-2026 10:33 PM Friday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 25.3°
Dhanishta (Pada 1)
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| 13-Aug-2026 |
Begins: 13-Aug-2026 08:42 PM Thursday
Ends: 14-Aug-2026 06:47 PM Friday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Leo 8.6°
Magha (Pada 3)
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| 29-Aug-2026 |
Begins: 29-Aug-2026 09:58 AM Saturday
Ends: 30-Aug-2026 09:38 AM Sunday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 23.6°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 12-Sep-2026 |
Begins: 12-Sep-2026 07:46 AM Saturday
Ends: 13-Sep-2026 07:08 AM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Virgo 7.1°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 4)
|
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| 27-Sep-2026 |
Begins: 27-Sep-2026 09:00 PM Sunday
Ends: 28-Sep-2026 07:15 PM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Pisces 22.3°
Revati (Pada 2)
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| 11-Oct-2026 |
Begins: 11-Oct-2026 09:31 PM Sunday
Ends: 12-Oct-2026 10:13 PM Monday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Libra 6.1°
Chitra (Pada 4)
|
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| 27-Oct-2026 |
Begins: 27-Oct-2026 07:03 AM Tuesday
Ends: 28-Oct-2026 04:08 AM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Aries 21.4°
Bharani (Pada 3)
|
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| 10-Nov-2026 |
Begins: 10-Nov-2026 02:00 PM Tuesday
Ends: 11-Nov-2026 03:53 PM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Scorpio 5.7°
Anuradha (Pada 1)
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| 25-Nov-2026 |
Begins: 25-Nov-2026 04:51 PM Wednesday
Ends: 26-Nov-2026 01:16 PM Thursday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Taurus 20.9°
Rohini (Pada 4)
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| 10-Dec-2026 |
Begins: 10-Dec-2026 08:46 AM Thursday
Ends: 11-Dec-2026 11:23 AM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 5.8°
Mula (Pada 2)
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| 25-Dec-2026 |
Begins: 25-Dec-2026 03:08 AM Friday
Ends: 25-Dec-2026 11:27 PM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Gemini 20.8°
Punarvasu (Pada 1)
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Dwitiya – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Dwitiya?
Dwitiya is the 2nd lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. It is associated with brotherly bonds and is considered auspicious for beginning new activities.
What is Bhai Dooj?
Bhai Dooj, also called Yamadvitiya, falls on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya — two days after Diwali. Sisters apply tilak on their brothers' foreheads and pray for their long life and wellbeing, while brothers offer gifts. It is one of the most widely celebrated festivals of the Diwali season.
Why is it called Yamadvitiya?
According to Hindu mythology, Yama (the god of death) visited his sister Yamuna on this day. She welcomed him with a tilak and a feast, and Yama declared that any brother who receives a tilak from his sister on this day will be blessed with long life and protection from untimely death.
Which other festivals fall on Dwitiya?
Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya is observed as Sindhara Dooj in Rajasthan. Ashvina Shukla Dwitiya marks the second day of Sharad Navratri. In some traditions, Dwitiya is considered auspicious for travel and the commencement of educational studies.