Dwitiya Dates 2029
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan 2029 | — |
Begins: 01-Jan-2029 08:55 PM Monday
Ends: 02-Jan-2029 07:07 PM Tuesday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Gemini 29.2°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
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| 16 Jan 2029 | — |
Begins: 15-Jan-2029 11:31 PM Monday
Ends: 17-Jan-2029 12:37 AM Wednesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Capricorn 13.6°
Shravana (Pada 2)
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| 31 Jan 2029 | — |
Begins: 31-Jan-2029 08:50 AM Wednesday
Ends: 01-Feb-2029 05:51 AM Thursday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Cancer 29.2°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 15 Feb 2029 | — |
Begins: 14-Feb-2029 05:49 PM Wednesday
Ends: 15-Feb-2029 07:55 PM Thursday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Aquarius 13.8°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 02 Mar 2029 | — |
Begins: 01-Mar-2029 07:02 PM Thursday
Ends: 02-Mar-2029 03:20 PM Friday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Leo 29.0°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 17 Mar 2029 | — |
Begins: 16-Mar-2029 12:13 PM Friday
Ends: 17-Mar-2029 02:43 PM Saturday
|
Adhika Chaitra | Shukla |
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Pisces 13.7°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 31 Mar 2029 | — |
Begins: 31-Mar-2029 03:59 AM Saturday
Ends: 01-Apr-2029 12:12 AM Sunday
|
Adhika Chaitra | Krishna |
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Virgo 28.2°
Chitra (Pada 2)
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| 15 Apr 2029 | — |
Begins: 15-Apr-2029 05:33 AM Sunday
Ends: 16-Apr-2029 07:47 AM Monday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Aries 13.0°
Ashwini (Pada 4)
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| 30 Apr 2029 | — |
Begins: 29-Apr-2029 12:29 PM Sunday
Ends: 30-Apr-2029 09:13 AM Monday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Libra 27.0°
Vishakha (Pada 3)
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| 15 May 2029 | — |
Begins: 14-May-2029 08:56 PM Monday
Ends: 15-May-2029 10:20 PM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Taurus 11.8°
Rohini (Pada 1)
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| 28 May 2029 | — |
Begins: 28-May-2029 09:21 PM Monday
Ends: 29-May-2029 07:03 PM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 25.3°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 13 Jun 2029 | — |
Begins: 13-Jun-2029 09:55 AM Wednesday
Ends: 14-Jun-2029 10:03 AM Thursday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Gemini 10.2°
Ardra (Pada 2)
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| 27 Jun 2029 | — |
Begins: 27-Jun-2029 07:17 AM Wednesday
Ends: 28-Jun-2029 06:13 AM Thursday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 23.4°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 13 Jul 2029 | — |
Begins: 12-Jul-2029 08:30 PM Thursday
Ends: 13-Jul-2029 07:13 PM Friday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Cancer 8.3°
Pushya (Pada 2)
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| 27 Jul 2029 | — |
Begins: 26-Jul-2029 06:49 PM Thursday
Ends: 27-Jul-2029 07:04 PM Friday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 21.5°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 11 Aug 2029 | — |
Begins: 11-Aug-2029 05:12 AM Saturday
Ends: 12-Aug-2029 02:39 AM Sunday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Leo 6.3°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 26 Aug 2029 | — |
Begins: 25-Aug-2029 08:21 AM Saturday
Ends: 26-Aug-2029 09:46 AM Sunday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Aquarius 19.9°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
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| 10 Sep 2029 | — |
Begins: 09-Sep-2029 12:57 PM Sunday
Ends: 10-Sep-2029 09:32 AM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Virgo 4.6°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 24 Sep 2029 | — |
Begins: 24-Sep-2029 12:00 AM Monday
Ends: 25-Sep-2029 02:17 AM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Pisces 18.7°
Revati (Pada 1)
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| 09 Oct 2029 | — |
Begins: 08-Oct-2029 08:55 PM Monday
Ends: 09-Oct-2029 05:10 PM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Libra 3.3°
Chitra (Pada 4)
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| 24 Oct 2029 | — |
Begins: 23-Oct-2029 05:31 PM Tuesday
Ends: 24-Oct-2029 08:05 PM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Aries 18.1°
Bharani (Pada 2)
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| 07 Nov 2029 | Bhai Dooj (Yamadwitiya) |
Begins: 07-Nov-2029 06:08 AM Wednesday
Ends: 08-Nov-2029 02:37 AM Thursday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Scorpio 2.6°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 23 Nov 2029 | — |
Begins: 22-Nov-2029 11:54 AM Thursday
Ends: 23-Nov-2029 02:00 PM Friday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Taurus 17.9°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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| 07 Dec 2029 | — |
Begins: 06-Dec-2029 05:11 PM Thursday
Ends: 07-Dec-2029 02:25 PM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 2.3°
Mula (Pada 1)
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| 22 Dec 2029 | — |
Begins: 22-Dec-2029 05:38 AM Saturday
Ends: 23-Dec-2029 06:31 AM Sunday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Gemini 18.1°
Ardra (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.