Dwitiya Dates 2027
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 | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-Jan-2027 |
Begins: 09-Jan-2027 04:34 AM Saturday
Ends: 10-Jan-2027 07:07 AM Sunday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Capricorn 6.2°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 23-Jan-2027 |
Begins: 23-Jan-2027 02:14 PM Saturday
Ends: 24-Jan-2027 10:58 AM Sunday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
|
Cancer 20.8°
Ashlesha (Pada 2)
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| 07-Feb-2027 |
Begins: 07-Feb-2027 11:27 PM Sunday
Ends: 09-Feb-2027 01:07 AM Tuesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
|
Aquarius 6.5°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
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| 22-Feb-2027 |
Begins: 22-Feb-2027 02:04 AM Monday
Ends: 22-Feb-2027 11:40 PM Monday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Leo 20.7°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 09-Mar-2027 |
Begins: 09-Mar-2027 03:41 PM Tuesday
Ends: 10-Mar-2027 03:53 PM Wednesday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
|
Pisces 6.4°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 23-Mar-2027 |
Begins: 23-Mar-2027 02:30 PM Tuesday
Ends: 24-Mar-2027 01:15 PM Wednesday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Virgo 20.2°
Hasta (Pada 4)
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| 08-Apr-2027 |
Begins: 08-Apr-2027 04:29 AM Thursday
Ends: 09-Apr-2027 03:10 AM Friday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
|
Aries 5.6°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
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| 22-Apr-2027 |
Begins: 22-Apr-2027 03:31 AM Thursday
Ends: 23-Apr-2027 03:38 AM Friday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Libra 19.3°
Swati (Pada 4)
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| 07-May-2027 |
Begins: 07-May-2027 02:14 PM Friday
Ends: 08-May-2027 11:43 AM Saturday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Taurus 4.3°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 21-May-2027 |
Begins: 21-May-2027 05:25 PM Friday
Ends: 22-May-2027 06:49 PM Saturday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 18.0°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
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| 05-Jun-2027 |
Begins: 05-Jun-2027 09:59 PM Saturday
Ends: 06-Jun-2027 06:41 PM Sunday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Gemini 2.5°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
|
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| 20-Jun-2027 |
Begins: 20-Jun-2027 08:17 AM Sunday
Ends: 21-Jun-2027 10:37 AM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 16.3°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 05-Jul-2027 |
Begins: 05-Jul-2027 04:51 AM Monday
Ends: 06-Jul-2027 01:14 AM Tuesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Cancer 0.5°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
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| 19-Jul-2027 |
Begins: 19-Jul-2027 11:49 PM Monday
Ends: 21-Jul-2027 02:22 AM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 14.6°
Shravana (Pada 2)
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| 03-Aug-2027 |
Begins: 03-Aug-2027 11:51 AM Tuesday
Ends: 04-Aug-2027 08:20 AM Wednesday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Cancer 28.5°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 18-Aug-2027 |
Begins: 18-Aug-2027 03:17 PM Wednesday
Ends: 19-Aug-2027 05:17 PM Thursday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 13.0°
Shatabhisha (Pada 2)
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| 01-Sep-2027 |
Begins: 01-Sep-2027 07:50 PM Wednesday
Ends: 02-Sep-2027 04:50 PM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Leo 26.7°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 17-Sep-2027 |
Begins: 17-Sep-2027 05:53 AM Friday
Ends: 18-Sep-2027 06:45 AM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Pisces 11.6°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
|
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| 01-Oct-2027 |
Begins: 01-Oct-2027 05:35 AM Friday
Ends: 02-Oct-2027 03:33 AM Saturday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Virgo 25.3°
Chitra (Pada 1)
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| 16-Oct-2027 |
Begins: 16-Oct-2027 07:14 PM Saturday
Ends: 17-Oct-2027 06:45 PM Sunday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Aries 10.7°
Ashwini (Pada 4)
|
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| 30-Oct-2027 |
Begins: 30-Oct-2027 05:52 PM Saturday
Ends: 31-Oct-2027 05:13 PM Sunday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Libra 24.6°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
|
|
| 15-Nov-2027 |
Begins: 15-Nov-2027 07:30 AM Monday
Ends: 16-Nov-2027 05:43 AM Tuesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Taurus 10.2°
Rohini (Pada 1)
|
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| 29-Nov-2027 |
Begins: 29-Nov-2027 09:13 AM Monday
Ends: 30-Nov-2027 10:08 AM Tuesday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 24.4°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
|
|
| 14-Dec-2027 |
Begins: 14-Dec-2027 07:03 PM Tuesday
Ends: 15-Dec-2027 04:14 PM Wednesday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Gemini 10.0°
Ardra (Pada 2)
|
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| 29-Dec-2027 |
Begins: 29-Dec-2027 03:28 AM Wednesday
Ends: 30-Dec-2027 05:40 AM Thursday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 24.7°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 4)
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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.