Bhai Dooj 2023 Date: When Will Bhai Dooj Be Celebrated? All You Need To Know
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Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the second day after Diwali. The specific date is determined by the Hindu calendar.
Bhai Dooj, Bhai Tika (in Nepal) or Bhaubeej (in Maharashtra) is a cherished festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters. It is observed on the second day after Diwali, making it the fifth day of the Hindu calendar month of Kartika. Falling on the new moon day, this auspicious occasion typically occurs in October or November, depending on the lunar calendar. Due to difference between the solar cycle and lunar cycle, on which the Hindu calendar is based, festivals are celebrated on different dates every year. Then there is difference in the start of a Tithi (duration of two faces of Moon that is observed from Earth) to celebrate a particular festival due to the alignment of the Moon. This creates confusion sometimes as to when to perform puja and begin celebrations.
This year, Bhai Dooj will be celebrated across India spanning two days to emphasise the special sibling bond.
According to Drik Panchang, Bhai Dooj will start on November 14 and continue till November 15. The panchang further says that the auspicious muhurat will last for a little over two hours on November 14 (Tuesday) - from 01.10pm to 3.19pm.