Bhai Dooj 2026, also called Bhau Beej and Yama Dwitiya, is observed in Hindu families as a celebration of the sibling bond. Sources describe it as featuring customary rituals such as the tilak ceremony, along with exchanging gifts and sharing festive meals.
Several outlets give the same broad timing: the festival is tied to Dwitiya Tithi (the second lunar day) in the Shukla Paksha of the Hindu month of Kartik. Times of India notes the Dwitiya tithi begins in the afternoon of 10 November and reaches its peak on 11 November, with families performing tilak during the Aparahna period. Mint similarly frames the occasion as a traditional festival honouring siblings, while NDTV highlights the Dwitiya Tithi context and Kartik month.
Free Press Journal adds more practical detail, specifying the Aparahna muhurat window and explaining that the Dwitiya tithi starts on 10 November but Bhai Dooj is observed on 11 November. It also pairs the observance with gift ideas for siblings, linking the day’s rituals to wishes for well-being and prosperity.
