Dwitiya Dates 2030
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.
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| Date | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Jan-2030 |
Begins: 05-Jan-2030 06:09 AM Saturday
Ends: 06-Jan-2030 04:29 AM Sunday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Capricorn 2.4°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 20-Jan-2030 |
Begins: 20-Jan-2030 09:14 PM Sunday
Ends: 21-Jan-2030 08:34 PM Monday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
|
Cancer 18.3°
Ashlesha (Pada 1)
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| 03-Feb-2030 |
Begins: 03-Feb-2030 08:45 PM Sunday
Ends: 04-Feb-2030 08:25 PM Monday
|
Magha | Shukla |
|
Aquarius 2.5°
Dhanishta (Pada 3)
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| 19-Feb-2030 |
Begins: 19-Feb-2030 10:06 AM Tuesday
Ends: 20-Feb-2030 07:59 AM Wednesday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Leo 18.3°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 05-Mar-2030 |
Begins: 05-Mar-2030 12:36 PM Tuesday
Ends: 06-Mar-2030 01:39 PM Wednesday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
|
Pisces 2.4°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 20-Mar-2030 |
Begins: 20-Mar-2030 08:30 PM Wednesday
Ends: 21-Mar-2030 05:24 PM Thursday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Virgo 17.7°
Hasta (Pada 3)
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| 04-Apr-2030 |
Begins: 04-Apr-2030 05:18 AM Thursday
Ends: 05-Apr-2030 07:27 AM Friday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
|
Aries 2.0°
Ashwini (Pada 1)
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| 19-Apr-2030 |
Begins: 19-Apr-2030 05:13 AM Friday
Ends: 20-Apr-2030 01:37 AM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Libra 16.7°
Swati (Pada 4)
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| 03-May-2030 |
Begins: 03-May-2030 10:13 PM Friday
Ends: 05-May-2030 12:50 AM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
|
Taurus 1.0°
Krittika (Pada 2)
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| 18-May-2030 |
Begins: 18-May-2030 01:02 PM Saturday
Ends: 19-May-2030 09:25 AM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 15.1°
Anuradha (Pada 4)
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| 02-Jun-2030 |
Begins: 02-Jun-2030 02:21 PM Sunday
Ends: 03-Jun-2030 04:38 PM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Taurus 29.6°
Mrigashira (Pada 2)
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| 16-Jun-2030 |
Begins: 16-Jun-2030 08:41 PM Sunday
Ends: 17-Jun-2030 05:28 PM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 13.2°
Mula (Pada 4)
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| 02-Jul-2030 |
Begins: 02-Jul-2030 04:46 AM Tuesday
Ends: 03-Jul-2030 06:03 AM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Gemini 27.9°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
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| 16-Jul-2030 |
Begins: 16-Jul-2030 04:53 AM Tuesday
Ends: 17-Jul-2030 02:29 AM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 11.2°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 31-Jul-2030 |
Begins: 31-Jul-2030 05:05 PM Wednesday
Ends: 01-Aug-2030 05:01 PM Thursday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Cancer 26.0°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
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|
| 14-Aug-2030 |
Begins: 14-Aug-2030 02:30 PM Wednesday
Ends: 15-Aug-2030 01:17 PM Thursday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 9.3°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
|
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| 30-Aug-2030 |
Begins: 30-Aug-2030 03:37 AM Friday
Ends: 31-Aug-2030 02:13 AM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Leo 24.3°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 4)
|
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| 13-Sep-2030 |
Begins: 13-Sep-2030 02:27 AM Friday
Ends: 14-Sep-2030 02:40 AM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Pisces 7.8°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
|
|
| 28-Sep-2030 |
Begins: 28-Sep-2030 01:09 PM Saturday
Ends: 29-Sep-2030 10:40 AM Sunday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Virgo 22.9°
Hasta (Pada 4)
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|
| 12-Oct-2030 |
Begins: 12-Oct-2030 05:25 PM Saturday
Ends: 13-Oct-2030 07:03 PM Sunday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Aries 6.9°
Ashwini (Pada 3)
|
|
| 27-Oct-2030 |
Begins: 27-Oct-2030 10:37 PM Sunday
Ends: 28-Oct-2030 07:22 PM Monday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Libra 22.0°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
|
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| 11-Nov-2030 |
Begins: 11-Nov-2030 11:19 AM Monday
Ends: 12-Nov-2030 01:53 PM Tuesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Taurus 6.6°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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|
| 26-Nov-2030 |
Begins: 26-Nov-2030 08:36 AM Tuesday
Ends: 27-Nov-2030 04:59 AM Wednesday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 21.6°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
|
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| 11-Dec-2030 |
Begins: 11-Dec-2030 06:54 AM Wednesday
Ends: 12-Dec-2030 09:31 AM Thursday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Gemini 6.7°
Ardra (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.