November 10, 2026 • Tuesday
Dwitiya, Shukla Paksha, Kartik Month
Date
November 10, 2026
Tithi
Dwitiya, Shukla Paksha, Kartik Month
Muhurat
Bhai Dooj Tilak Muhurat: 1:12 PM – 3:27 PM (IST)
Bhai Dooj 2026 falls on November 10th (Tuesday), the fifth and final day of Diwali. Sisters apply tilak on brothers' foreheads and pray for their longevity. According to legend, Yama visited his sister Yamuna on this day — she applied tilak and fed him sweets, and he blessed her that any brother receiving tilak from his sister on this day would be protected from untimely death.
Sister applies tilak of roli+rice+curd on brother's forehead. Performs aarti. Feeds sweets.
Brother gives gift — traditionally money, clothes, or jewellery.
Taking a dip in the Yamuna river is considered extremely auspicious.
Bhai Dooj 2026 falls on November 10th, Tuesday.
The auspicious tilak muhurat is approximately 1:12 PM to 3:27 PM IST on November 10th.
Raksha Bandhan (Aug 28, 2026) is the sister tying rakhi on the brother's wrist asking for protection. Bhai Dooj is the reverse — the sister performs aarti and prays for the brother's long life.
Ask Pandit Shivananda for puja guidance and spiritual advice.