Dwitiya Dates 2020
The most celebrated Dwitiya is Bhai Dooj (Kartik Shukla Dwitiya), which falls two days after Diwali and celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Yamadvitiya, another name for this day, is dedicated to Yama — the god of death — and sisters pray for the long life of their brothers.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
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| 12 Jan 2020 | — |
Begins: 11-Jan-2020 10:42 PM Saturday
Ends: 12-Jan-2020 08:13 PM Sunday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Cancer 8.8°
Pushya (Pada 2)
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| 26 Jan 2020 | — |
Begins: 26-Jan-2020 04:31 AM Sunday
Ends: 27-Jan-2020 06:15 AM Monday
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Magha | Shukla |
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Capricorn 23.3°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 10 Feb 2020 | — |
Begins: 10-Feb-2020 09:46 AM Monday
Ends: 11-Feb-2020 06:19 AM Tuesday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Leo 8.7°
Magha (Pada 3)
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| 25 Feb 2020 | — |
Begins: 24-Feb-2020 11:15 PM Monday
Ends: 26-Feb-2020 01:40 AM Wednesday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Aquarius 23.4°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 11 Mar 2020 | — |
Begins: 10-Mar-2020 07:24 PM Tuesday
Ends: 11-Mar-2020 03:34 PM Wednesday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Virgo 8.3°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 26 Mar 2020 | — |
Begins: 25-Mar-2020 05:27 PM Wednesday
Ends: 26-Mar-2020 07:53 PM Thursday
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Chaitra | Shukla |
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Pisces 23.1°
Revati (Pada 2)
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| 09 Apr 2020 | — |
Begins: 09-Apr-2020 04:14 AM Thursday
Ends: 10-Apr-2020 12:40 AM Friday
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Chaitra | Krishna |
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Libra 7.4°
Swati (Pada 1)
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| 25 Apr 2020 | — |
Begins: 24-Apr-2020 10:01 AM Friday
Ends: 25-Apr-2020 11:52 AM Saturday
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Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Aries 22.3°
Bharani (Pada 3)
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| 09 May 2020 | — |
Begins: 08-May-2020 01:03 PM Friday
Ends: 09-May-2020 10:16 AM Saturday
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Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 6.0°
Anuradha (Pada 1)
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| 24 May 2020 | — |
Begins: 24-May-2020 12:17 AM Sunday
Ends: 25-May-2020 01:01 AM Monday
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Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Taurus 20.9°
Rohini (Pada 4)
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| 06 Jun 2020 | — |
Begins: 06-Jun-2020 10:34 PM Saturday
Ends: 07-Jun-2020 08:57 PM Sunday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 4.3°
Mula (Pada 2)
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| 22 Jun 2020 | — |
Begins: 22-Jun-2020 11:59 AM Monday
Ends: 23-Jun-2020 11:19 AM Tuesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Gemini 19.1°
Ardra (Pada 4)
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| 06 Jul 2020 | — |
Begins: 06-Jul-2020 09:23 AM Monday
Ends: 07-Jul-2020 09:04 AM Tuesday
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Ashadha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 2.4°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 22 Jul 2020 | — |
Begins: 21-Jul-2020 09:24 PM Tuesday
Ends: 22-Jul-2020 07:22 PM Wednesday
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Shravana | Shukla |
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Cancer 17.2°
Ashlesha (Pada 1)
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| 05 Aug 2020 | — |
Begins: 04-Aug-2020 09:56 PM Tuesday
Ends: 05-Aug-2020 10:52 PM Wednesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Aquarius 0.6°
Dhanishta (Pada 3)
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| 20 Aug 2020 | — |
Begins: 20-Aug-2020 05:19 AM Thursday
Ends: 21-Aug-2020 02:13 AM Friday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Leo 15.3°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 04 Sep 2020 | — |
Begins: 03-Sep-2020 12:28 PM Thursday
Ends: 04-Sep-2020 02:25 PM Friday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Aquarius 29.1°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 19 Sep 2020 | — |
Begins: 18-Sep-2020 12:50 PM Friday
Ends: 19-Sep-2020 09:10 AM Saturday
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Adhika Ashvina | Shukla |
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Virgo 13.7°
Hasta (Pada 2)
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| 03 Oct 2020 | — |
Begins: 03-Oct-2020 04:58 AM Saturday
Ends: 04-Oct-2020 07:29 AM Sunday
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Adhika Ashvina | Krishna |
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Pisces 28.1°
Revati (Pada 4)
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| 18 Oct 2020 | — |
Begins: 17-Oct-2020 09:09 PM Saturday
Ends: 18-Oct-2020 05:27 PM Sunday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Libra 12.6°
Swati (Pada 2)
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| 02 Nov 2020 | — |
Begins: 01-Nov-2020 10:51 PM Sunday
Ends: 03-Nov-2020 01:15 AM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Aries 27.6°
Krittika (Pada 1)
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| 16 Nov 2020 | Bhai Dooj (Yamadwitiya) |
Begins: 16-Nov-2020 07:06 AM Monday
Ends: 17-Nov-2020 03:57 AM Tuesday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Scorpio 12.0°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
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| 02 Dec 2020 | — |
Begins: 01-Dec-2020 04:53 PM Tuesday
Ends: 02-Dec-2020 06:23 PM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Taurus 27.6°
Mrigashira (Pada 2)
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| 16 Dec 2020 | — |
Begins: 15-Dec-2020 07:06 PM Tuesday
Ends: 16-Dec-2020 04:54 PM Wednesday
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Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 11.9°
Mula (Pada 4)
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| 01 Jan 2021 | — |
Begins: 31-Dec-2020 09:32 AM Thursday
Ends: 01-Jan-2021 09:35 AM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Gemini 27.8°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
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Dwitiya – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Dwitiya?
Dwitiya is the 2nd lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. It is associated with brotherly bonds and is considered auspicious for beginning new activities.
What is Bhai Dooj?
Bhai Dooj, also called Yamadvitiya, falls on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya — two days after Diwali. Sisters apply tilak on their brothers' foreheads and pray for their long life and wellbeing, while brothers offer gifts. It is one of the most widely celebrated festivals of the Diwali season.
Why is it called Yamadvitiya?
According to Hindu mythology, Yama (the god of death) visited his sister Yamuna on this day. She welcomed him with a tilak and a feast, and Yama declared that any brother who receives a tilak from his sister on this day will be blessed with long life and protection from untimely death.
Which other festivals fall on Dwitiya?
Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya is observed as Sindhara Dooj in Rajasthan. Ashvina Shukla Dwitiya marks the second day of Sharad Navratri. In some traditions, Dwitiya is considered auspicious for travel and the commencement of educational studies.