Festival
Bhai Dhuj
భాయ్ దూజ్
📅 November 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
Bhai Dhuj (also Bhai Dooj, Bhaubeej or Bhai Tika) is a festival celebrating the love between brothers and sisters — observed two days after Diwali. Sisters perform aarti and apply tilak on their brothers' foreheads, praying for their long life.
Significance
According to mythology, Yamraj (Lord of Death) visited his sister Yami (Yamuna) on this day. She welcomed him with aarti and sweets — and he blessed her, declaring that those who receive tilak from their sisters on this day would be freed from the fear of death. Hence, Bhai Dhuj is also called Yam Dwitiya.
Panchangam details for Tuesday, November 10, 2026:
🔭 Source: Prokerala API · Hyderabad (IST)Telugu Year
Season
Hemanta Rutuvu (హేమంత ఋతువు) - Pre-Winter Season
Month
Kartika Maasam (కార్తీక మాసం)
Paksha
Shukla Paksha (శుక్ల పక్షం)
Tithi
Dwitiya (ద్వితీయ) — Yama Dwitiya
Tithi Start Time
11:48 AM IST (Nov 9) — ends 10:15 AM IST (Nov 10)
Nakshatra ⭐
Uttara Bhadrapada (ఉత్తర భాద్రపద)
Yoga 🧘
Variyan (వరీయాన్)
Karana 🌓
Kaulava (కౌలవ) from 11:48 AM
Sunrise 🌅
6:22 AM IST
Sunset 🌇
5:37 PM IST
Brahma Muhurtham
4:45 AM – 5:33 AM IST
Amrutha Gadhiyalu
Durmuhurtham
Traditions & Practices
Aarti and tilak — sister performs ritual and applies a sacred mark on brother's forehead
Brother gifts sarees, jewellery or money to the sister
Special meal — sisters cook their brothers' favourite food
Prayers for brother's health, wealth and long life
In some traditions, brothers should not eat until they receive their sister's tilak
Coconut, flowers, sweets and dry fruits are offered
Bhai Dhuj Subhakankshalu!
Wishing you and your family a blessed Bhai Dhuj!