Dwitiya Dates 2028
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-Jan-2028 |
Begins: 13-Jan-2028 06:08 AM Thursday
Ends: 14-Jan-2028 02:40 AM Friday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Cancer 10.1°
Pushya (Pada 3)
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| 27-Jan-2028 |
Begins: 27-Jan-2028 11:19 PM Thursday
Ends: 29-Jan-2028 02:02 AM Saturday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Capricorn 25.0°
Dhanishta (Pada 1)
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| 11-Feb-2028 |
Begins: 11-Feb-2028 04:47 PM Friday
Ends: 12-Feb-2028 01:05 PM Saturday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Leo 10.0°
Magha (Pada 3)
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| 26-Feb-2028 |
Begins: 26-Feb-2028 06:40 PM Saturday
Ends: 27-Feb-2028 09:00 PM Sunday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Aquarius 25.2°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 12-Mar-2028 |
Begins: 12-Mar-2028 02:57 AM Sunday
Ends: 12-Mar-2028 11:35 PM Sunday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Virgo 9.6°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 27-Mar-2028 |
Begins: 27-Mar-2028 11:43 AM Monday
Ends: 28-Mar-2028 01:03 PM Tuesday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Pisces 24.8°
Revati (Pada 3)
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| 10-Apr-2028 |
Begins: 10-Apr-2028 01:00 PM Monday
Ends: 11-Apr-2028 10:30 AM Tuesday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Libra 8.7°
Swati (Pada 1)
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| 26-Apr-2028 |
Begins: 26-Apr-2028 01:44 AM Wednesday
Ends: 27-Apr-2028 01:47 AM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
|
Aries 23.9°
Bharani (Pada 4)
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| 09-May-2028 |
Begins: 09-May-2028 11:33 PM Tuesday
Ends: 10-May-2028 10:22 PM Wednesday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 7.4°
Anuradha (Pada 2)
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| 25-May-2028 |
Begins: 25-May-2028 12:54 PM Thursday
Ends: 26-May-2028 11:40 AM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Taurus 22.3°
Rohini (Pada 4)
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| 08-Jun-2028 |
Begins: 08-Jun-2028 11:21 AM Thursday
Ends: 09-Jun-2028 11:38 AM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 5.7°
Mula (Pada 2)
|
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| 23-Jun-2028 |
Begins: 23-Jun-2028 09:52 PM Friday
Ends: 24-Jun-2028 07:29 PM Saturday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Gemini 20.4°
Punarvasu (Pada 1)
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| 08-Jul-2028 |
Begins: 08-Jul-2028 12:47 AM Saturday
Ends: 09-Jul-2028 02:21 AM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 3.9°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 23-Jul-2028 |
Begins: 23-Jul-2028 05:26 AM Sunday
Ends: 24-Jul-2028 02:10 AM Monday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Cancer 18.4°
Ashlesha (Pada 1)
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| 06-Aug-2028 |
Begins: 06-Aug-2028 03:46 PM Sunday
Ends: 07-Aug-2028 06:05 PM Monday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 2.2°
Dhanishta (Pada 3)
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| 21-Aug-2028 |
Begins: 21-Aug-2028 12:29 PM Monday
Ends: 22-Aug-2028 08:44 AM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Leo 16.5°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 05-Sep-2028 |
Begins: 05-Sep-2028 07:46 AM Tuesday
Ends: 06-Sep-2028 10:11 AM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Pisces 0.8°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
|
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| 19-Sep-2028 |
Begins: 19-Sep-2028 08:00 PM Tuesday
Ends: 20-Sep-2028 04:19 PM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Virgo 14.9°
Hasta (Pada 2)
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| 05-Oct-2028 |
Begins: 05-Oct-2028 12:05 AM Thursday
Ends: 06-Oct-2028 01:59 AM Friday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Pisces 29.8°
Revati (Pada 4)
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| 19-Oct-2028 |
Begins: 19-Oct-2028 05:01 AM Thursday
Ends: 20-Oct-2028 01:59 AM Friday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Libra 13.8°
Swati (Pada 3)
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|
| 03-Nov-2028 |
Begins: 03-Nov-2028 04:06 PM Friday
Ends: 04-Nov-2028 05:01 PM Saturday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Aries 29.3°
Krittika (Pada 1)
|
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| 17-Nov-2028 |
Begins: 17-Nov-2028 04:25 PM Friday
Ends: 18-Nov-2028 02:36 PM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 13.3°
Anuradha (Pada 4)
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| 03-Dec-2028 |
Begins: 03-Dec-2028 07:13 AM Sunday
Ends: 04-Dec-2028 06:50 AM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Taurus 29.1°
Mrigashira (Pada 2)
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| 17-Dec-2028 |
Begins: 17-Dec-2028 06:41 AM Sunday
Ends: 18-Dec-2028 06:23 AM Monday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 13.3°
Purva Ashadha (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.