Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya)
Tue, 10 November 2026 · Sun, 31 October 2027
Happy Bhai Dooj! May the bond between brothers and sisters stay strong, loving and protective forever.
Significance
Kartika Shukla Dwitiya honours the bond of siblings, remembering Yamuna welcoming her brother Yama. Sisters apply tilak and pray for their brothers' long life.
Traditional rituals
- Tilak and aarti by the sister
- Brother visits the sister's home for a meal
- Exchange of gifts
Do's
- Sisters apply tilak and do aarti; brothers offer gifts and protection. Regional / family custom
- Call or visit siblings who live far away. Lifestyle & wellbeing
Don'ts
- Don't let gifts become a burden — affection matters more than cost. Lifestyle & wellbeing
Ayurvedic connection
A shared home-cooked meal and gratitude support emotional wellbeing — Ayurveda considers a calm, happy mind (Sattva) essential to health.
Dates follow sunrise-based Panchang for the selected city. Regional calendars may differ by a day — follow your family or temple tradition.