Bhai Dooj 2046 Date — Wednesday, October 31, 2046
When is Bhai Dooj in 2046? Bhai Dooj 2046 falls on Wednesday, October 31, 2046.
Observance: Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Bhai Dooj 2046 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Mon, 29 October 2046 | |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Tue, 30 October 2046 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Wed, 31 October 2046 | Main day |
Why we celebrate
Yama visited sister Yamuna; brothers receive tilak for long life; sibling bond festival.
How it is celebrated
Sister applies tilak, feeds brother sweets; gift exchange.
Puja timing
Dwitiya afternoon tilak ceremony.
Foods & offerings
Brother's favorite sweets and meal prepared by sister.
Rituals
- Sister prepares thali with lamp, tilak, sweets.
- Brother sits; tilak and aarti for protection.
- Exchange gifts and feast together.
Bhai Dooj dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2045 | Fri, 10 November 2045 |
| 2046 | Wed, 31 October 2046 |
| 2047 | Sun, 20 October 2047 |
| 2048 | Sat, 7 November 2048 |
| 2049 | Thu, 28 October 2049 |
Hindu festivals around Bhai Dooj 2046
- Govardhan Puja 2046 date — Tue, 30 October 2046
- Diwali 2046 date — Mon, 29 October 2046
- Chhath Puja 2046 date — Sat, 3 November 2046
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2046 date — Sun, 28 October 2046
- Skanda Sashti 2046 date — Sat, 3 November 2046
- Dhanteras 2046 date — Sat, 27 October 2046
- Tulsi Vivah 2046 date — Sat, 10 November 2046
- Karva Chauth 2046 date — Fri, 19 October 2046
- Kartik Purnima 2046 date — Tue, 13 November 2046
- Sharad Purnima 2046 date — Sun, 14 October 2046
- Ahoi Ashtami 2046 date — Wed, 21 November 2046
- Dussehra 2046 date — Tue, 9 October 2046
