Dwitiya Dates 2021
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.
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| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
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| 01 Jan 2021 | — |
Begins: 31-Dec-2020 09:32 AM Thursday
Ends: 01-Jan-2021 09:35 AM Friday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Gemini 27.8°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
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| 15 Jan 2021 | — |
Begins: 14-Jan-2021 09:01 AM Thursday
Ends: 15-Jan-2021 08:05 AM Friday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Capricorn 12.0°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 30 Jan 2021 | — |
Begins: 29-Jan-2021 11:43 PM Friday
Ends: 30-Jan-2021 10:14 PM Saturday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Cancer 27.9°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 13 Feb 2021 | — |
Begins: 13-Feb-2021 12:30 AM Saturday
Ends: 14-Feb-2021 12:57 AM Sunday
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Magha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 12.1°
Shatabhisha (Pada 2)
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| 01 Mar 2021 | — |
Begins: 28-Feb-2021 11:20 AM Sunday
Ends: 01-Mar-2021 08:37 AM Monday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Leo 27.7°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 15 Mar 2021 | — |
Begins: 14-Mar-2021 05:06 PM Sunday
Ends: 15-Mar-2021 06:50 PM Monday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Pisces 11.9°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 30 Mar 2021 | — |
Begins: 29-Mar-2021 08:55 PM Monday
Ends: 30-Mar-2021 05:28 PM Tuesday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Virgo 27.0°
Chitra (Pada 2)
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| 14 Apr 2021 | — |
Begins: 13-Apr-2021 10:17 AM Tuesday
Ends: 14-Apr-2021 12:48 PM Wednesday
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Chaitra | Shukla |
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Aries 11.3°
Ashwini (Pada 4)
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| 28 Apr 2021 | — |
Begins: 28-Apr-2021 05:15 AM Wednesday
Ends: 29-Apr-2021 01:35 AM Thursday
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Chaitra | Krishna |
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Libra 25.8°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
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| 13 May 2021 | — |
Begins: 13-May-2021 03:06 AM Thursday
Ends: 14-May-2021 05:39 AM Friday
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Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Taurus 10.2°
Rohini (Pada 1)
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| 27 May 2021 | — |
Begins: 27-May-2021 01:03 PM Thursday
Ends: 28-May-2021 09:37 AM Friday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 24.1°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 11 Jun 2021 | — |
Begins: 11-Jun-2021 06:30 PM Friday
Ends: 12-Jun-2021 08:18 PM Saturday
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Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Gemini 8.7°
Ardra (Pada 1)
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| 25 Jun 2021 | — |
Begins: 25-Jun-2021 09:00 PM Friday
Ends: 26-Jun-2021 06:12 PM Saturday
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Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 22.1°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 12 Jul 2021 | — |
Begins: 11-Jul-2021 07:47 AM Sunday
Ends: 12-Jul-2021 08:20 AM Monday
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Ashadha | Shukla |
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Cancer 6.8°
Pushya (Pada 2)
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| 25 Jul 2021 | — |
Begins: 25-Jul-2021 05:52 AM Sunday
Ends: 26-Jul-2021 04:05 AM Monday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 20.1°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 10 Aug 2021 | — |
Begins: 09-Aug-2021 06:56 PM Monday
Ends: 10-Aug-2021 06:06 PM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Leo 5.0°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 24 Aug 2021 | — |
Begins: 23-Aug-2021 04:32 PM Monday
Ends: 24-Aug-2021 04:06 PM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Aquarius 18.4°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
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| 08 Sep 2021 | — |
Begins: 08-Sep-2021 04:37 AM Wednesday
Ends: 09-Sep-2021 02:34 AM Thursday
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Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Virgo 3.4°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 22 Sep 2021 | — |
Begins: 22-Sep-2021 05:53 AM Wednesday
Ends: 23-Sep-2021 06:55 AM Thursday
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Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Pisces 17.1°
Revati (Pada 1)
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| 08 Oct 2021 | — |
Begins: 07-Oct-2021 01:47 PM Thursday
Ends: 08-Oct-2021 10:49 AM Friday
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Ashvina | Shukla |
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Libra 2.1°
Chitra (Pada 3)
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| 22 Oct 2021 | — |
Begins: 21-Oct-2021 10:17 PM Thursday
Ends: 23-Oct-2021 12:31 AM Saturday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Aries 16.3°
Bharani (Pada 1)
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| 06 Nov 2021 | Bhai Dooj (Yamadwitiya) |
Begins: 05-Nov-2021 11:15 PM Friday
Ends: 06-Nov-2021 07:44 PM Saturday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Scorpio 1.3°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 21 Nov 2021 | — |
Begins: 20-Nov-2021 05:06 PM Saturday
Ends: 21-Nov-2021 07:49 PM Sunday
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Kartika | Krishna |
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Taurus 16.2°
Rohini (Pada 2)
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| 05 Dec 2021 | — |
Begins: 05-Dec-2021 09:27 AM Sunday
Ends: 06-Dec-2021 05:50 AM Monday
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Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 1.0°
Mula (Pada 1)
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| 21 Dec 2021 | — |
Begins: 20-Dec-2021 12:38 PM Monday
Ends: 21-Dec-2021 02:55 PM Tuesday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Gemini 16.4°
Ardra (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.