Dwitiya Dates 2023
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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| 08 Jan 2023 | — |
Begins: 08-Jan-2023 07:09 AM Sunday
Ends: 09-Jan-2023 09:41 AM Monday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Cancer 5.3°
Pushya (Pada 1)
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| 23 Jan 2023 | — |
Begins: 22-Jan-2023 10:27 PM Sunday
Ends: 23-Jan-2023 06:43 PM Monday
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Magha | Shukla |
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Capricorn 20.2°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 07 Feb 2023 | — |
Begins: 07-Feb-2023 02:20 AM Tuesday
Ends: 08-Feb-2023 04:30 AM Wednesday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Leo 5.6°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 21 Feb 2023 | — |
Begins: 21-Feb-2023 09:05 AM Tuesday
Ends: 22-Feb-2023 05:58 AM Wednesday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Aquarius 20.0°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 09 Mar 2023 | — |
Begins: 08-Mar-2023 07:44 PM Wednesday
Ends: 09-Mar-2023 08:55 PM Thursday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Virgo 5.5°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 23 Mar 2023 | — |
Begins: 22-Mar-2023 08:21 PM Wednesday
Ends: 23-Mar-2023 06:21 PM Thursday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Pisces 19.5°
Revati (Pada 1)
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| 08 Apr 2023 | — |
Begins: 07-Apr-2023 10:22 AM Friday
Ends: 08-Apr-2023 10:12 AM Saturday
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Chaitra | Krishna |
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Libra 4.9°
Chitra (Pada 4)
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| 22 Apr 2023 | — |
Begins: 21-Apr-2023 08:29 AM Friday
Ends: 22-Apr-2023 07:49 AM Saturday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Aries 18.6°
Bharani (Pada 2)
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| 07 May 2023 | — |
Begins: 06-May-2023 09:54 PM Saturday
Ends: 07-May-2023 08:17 PM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 3.7°
Anuradha (Pada 1)
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| 20 May 2023 | — |
Begins: 20-May-2023 09:31 PM Saturday
Ends: 21-May-2023 10:10 PM Sunday
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Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Taurus 17.2°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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| 05 Jun 2023 | — |
Begins: 05-Jun-2023 06:40 AM Monday
Ends: 06-Jun-2023 03:50 AM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 2.0°
Mula (Pada 1)
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| 19 Jun 2023 | — |
Begins: 19-Jun-2023 11:26 AM Monday
Ends: 20-Jun-2023 01:07 PM Tuesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Gemini 15.5°
Ardra (Pada 3)
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| 04 Jul 2023 | — |
Begins: 04-Jul-2023 01:39 PM Tuesday
Ends: 05-Jul-2023 10:03 AM Wednesday
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Ashadha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 29.9°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 19 Jul 2023 | — |
Begins: 19-Jul-2023 02:10 AM Wednesday
Ends: 20-Jul-2023 04:31 AM Thursday
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Adhika Shravana | Shukla |
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Cancer 13.8°
Pushya (Pada 4)
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| 03 Aug 2023 | — |
Begins: 02-Aug-2023 08:07 PM Wednesday
Ends: 03-Aug-2023 04:18 PM Thursday
|
Adhika Shravana | Krishna |
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Capricorn 27.9°
Dhanishta (Pada 2)
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| 18 Aug 2023 | — |
Begins: 17-Aug-2023 05:36 PM Thursday
Ends: 18-Aug-2023 08:02 PM Friday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Leo 12.1°
Magha (Pada 4)
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| 01 Sep 2023 | — |
Begins: 01-Sep-2023 03:20 AM Friday
Ends: 01-Sep-2023 11:51 PM Friday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Aquarius 26.0°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 17 Sep 2023 | — |
Begins: 16-Sep-2023 09:18 AM Saturday
Ends: 17-Sep-2023 11:09 AM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Virgo 10.8°
Hasta (Pada 1)
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| 01 Oct 2023 | — |
Begins: 30-Sep-2023 12:23 PM Saturday
Ends: 01-Oct-2023 09:43 AM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Pisces 24.7°
Revati (Pada 3)
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| 16 Oct 2023 | — |
Begins: 16-Oct-2023 12:32 AM Monday
Ends: 17-Oct-2023 01:13 AM Tuesday
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Ashvina | Shukla |
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Libra 10.0°
Swati (Pada 1)
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| 30 Oct 2023 | — |
Begins: 29-Oct-2023 11:54 PM Sunday
Ends: 30-Oct-2023 10:24 PM Monday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Aries 23.9°
Bharani (Pada 4)
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| 15 Nov 2023 | Bhai Dooj (Yamadwitiya) |
Begins: 14-Nov-2023 02:36 PM Tuesday
Ends: 15-Nov-2023 01:47 PM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Scorpio 9.5°
Anuradha (Pada 2)
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| 29 Nov 2023 | — |
Begins: 28-Nov-2023 02:07 PM Tuesday
Ends: 29-Nov-2023 01:58 PM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Taurus 23.6°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 14 Dec 2023 | — |
Begins: 14-Dec-2023 03:09 AM Thursday
Ends: 15-Dec-2023 12:56 AM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 9.4°
Mula (Pada 3)
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| 28 Dec 2023 | — |
Begins: 28-Dec-2023 06:48 AM Thursday
Ends: 29-Dec-2023 08:01 AM Friday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Gemini 23.8°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
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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.