Bhai Dooj 2026
भाई दूज
🎉 Major Festival
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
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201 days away
📖 Significance of Bhai Dooj
Sisters apply tilak on brothers' foreheads and pray for their well-being. Similar to Raksha Bandhan. Celebrates the bond between Yama (god of death) and his sister Yamuna.
🪔 Rituals & Puja Vidhi
1Sister applies tilak on brother
2Brother gives gifts
3Special meal cooked by sister
4Aarti ceremony
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is Bhai Dooj in 2026?
Bhai Dooj (भाई दूज) falls on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
What is the significance of Bhai Dooj?
Sisters apply tilak on brothers' foreheads and pray for their well-being. Similar to Raksha Bandhan. Celebrates the bond between Yama (god of death) and his sister Yamuna.
How to wish someone on Bhai Dooj?
You can say “Happy Bhai Dooj” or “Happy Bhai Dooj, भाई दूज की शुभकामनाएं”.