Bhai Dooj 2024
Yama Dwitiya
Sunday, November 3, 2024
The closing day of Diwali, kept in the afternoon of Kartik Shukla Dwitiya, the day after Govardhan Puja: sisters apply a tilak on their brothers' foreheads and pray for their long life; brothers give gifts in return. Yama dined with his sister Yamuna on this day.
Puja muhurat · Aparahna
13:10 – 15:22
2h 12m
The tilak is applied in the afternoon, Aparahna, while Dwitiya stands.
Tithi Shukla Dvitiya upto 22:05
Lunar month Kartik · Shukla Paksha
- Sunrise
- 06:34
- Sunset
- 17:34
- Moonrise
- 08:07
Timings for New Delhi, India
See full panchangAlso on this day
Every other observance and vrat kept on Sunday, November 3, 2024, each with its own time.
Also known as: Kalam Dawat Puja
On Bhai Dooj the Kayastha community worships Chitragupta, keeper of every soul's deeds, along with pen and inkpot; no writing is done until the puja is over.
Festivals around this day
Every festival, observance and vrat from ten days before to ten days after, so the whole season is on one page.
FAQs
- When is Bhai Dooj in 2024?
- Bhai Dooj 2024 is on November 3, 2024. The tithi is Shukla Dvitiya.
- What is the puja muhurat for Bhai Dooj 2024?
- The tilak is applied in the afternoon, Aparahna, while Dwitiya stands. {kaal} on November 3, 2024 is 13:10 – 15:22 in New Delhi; timings move by a few minutes in other cities.
- What else is observed on Bhai Dooj 2024?
- Also on November 3, 2024: Chitragupta Puja.
