Dwitiya Dates 2022
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jan 2022 | — |
Begins: 03-Jan-2022 08:32 PM Monday
Ends: 04-Jan-2022 05:19 PM Tuesday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Capricorn 1.0°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 19 Jan 2022 | — |
Begins: 19-Jan-2022 06:55 AM Wednesday
Ends: 20-Jan-2022 08:06 AM Thursday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Cancer 16.7°
Ashlesha (Pada 1)
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| 02 Feb 2022 | — |
Begins: 02-Feb-2022 08:31 AM Wednesday
Ends: 03-Feb-2022 06:16 AM Thursday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 1.0°
Dhanishta (Pada 3)
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| 18 Feb 2022 | — |
Begins: 17-Feb-2022 10:42 PM Thursday
Ends: 18-Feb-2022 10:31 PM Friday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Leo 16.8°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 04 Mar 2022 | — |
Begins: 03-Mar-2022 09:37 PM Thursday
Ends: 04-Mar-2022 08:45 PM Friday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Pisces 0.9°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 20 Mar 2022 | — |
Begins: 19-Mar-2022 11:39 AM Saturday
Ends: 20-Mar-2022 10:08 AM Sunday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Virgo 16.4°
Hasta (Pada 2)
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| 03 Apr 2022 | — |
Begins: 02-Apr-2022 11:58 AM Saturday
Ends: 03-Apr-2022 12:39 PM Sunday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Aries 0.3°
Ashwini (Pada 1)
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| 18 Apr 2022 | — |
Begins: 17-Apr-2022 10:03 PM Sunday
Ends: 18-Apr-2022 07:25 PM Monday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Libra 15.5°
Swati (Pada 3)
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| 02 May 2022 | — |
Begins: 02-May-2022 03:25 AM Monday
Ends: 03-May-2022 05:19 AM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Aries 29.3°
Krittika (Pada 1)
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| 17 May 2022 | — |
Begins: 17-May-2022 06:27 AM Tuesday
Ends: 18-May-2022 03:01 AM Wednesday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 13.9°
Anuradha (Pada 4)
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| 31 May 2022 | — |
Begins: 31-May-2022 07:19 PM Tuesday
Ends: 01-Jun-2022 09:47 PM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Taurus 27.9°
Mrigashira (Pada 2)
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| 15 Jun 2022 | — |
Begins: 15-Jun-2022 01:33 PM Wednesday
Ends: 16-Jun-2022 09:46 AM Thursday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 12.0°
Mula (Pada 4)
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| 30 Jun 2022 | — |
Begins: 30-Jun-2022 10:49 AM Thursday
Ends: 01-Jul-2022 01:10 PM Friday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Gemini 26.2°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
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| 15 Jul 2022 | — |
Begins: 14-Jul-2022 08:17 PM Thursday
Ends: 15-Jul-2022 04:40 PM Friday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 10.0°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 30 Jul 2022 | — |
Begins: 30-Jul-2022 01:22 AM Saturday
Ends: 31-Jul-2022 03:00 AM Sunday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Cancer 24.5°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
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| 13 Aug 2022 | — |
Begins: 13-Aug-2022 03:48 AM Saturday
Ends: 14-Aug-2022 12:55 AM Sunday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Aquarius 8.0°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
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| 29 Aug 2022 | — |
Begins: 28-Aug-2022 02:45 PM Sunday
Ends: 29-Aug-2022 03:21 PM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Leo 22.9°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 12 Sep 2022 | — |
Begins: 11-Sep-2022 01:16 PM Sunday
Ends: 12-Sep-2022 11:37 AM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Pisces 6.4°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 27 Sep 2022 | — |
Begins: 27-Sep-2022 03:08 AM Tuesday
Ends: 28-Sep-2022 02:28 AM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Virgo 21.6°
Hasta (Pada 4)
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| 11 Oct 2022 | — |
Begins: 11-Oct-2022 01:40 AM Tuesday
Ends: 12-Oct-2022 01:31 AM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Aries 5.3°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
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| 27 Oct 2022 | Bhai Dooj (Yamadwitiya) |
Begins: 26-Oct-2022 02:42 PM Wednesday
Ends: 27-Oct-2022 12:45 PM Thursday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Libra 20.7°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
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| 10 Nov 2022 | — |
Begins: 09-Nov-2022 05:19 PM Wednesday
Ends: 10-Nov-2022 06:34 PM Thursday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Taurus 4.9°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 25 Nov 2022 | — |
Begins: 25-Nov-2022 01:38 AM Friday
Ends: 25-Nov-2022 10:35 PM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Scorpio 20.3°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
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| 10 Dec 2022 | — |
Begins: 09-Dec-2022 11:36 AM Friday
Ends: 10-Dec-2022 01:49 PM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Gemini 4.9°
Mrigashira (Pada 4)
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| 25 Dec 2022 | — |
Begins: 24-Dec-2022 12:06 PM Saturday
Ends: 25-Dec-2022 08:24 AM Sunday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 20.2°
Purva Ashadha (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.