Bhai Dooj falls on November 11 this year, astrological calendar confirms

Bhai Dooj, the festival celebrating the bond between siblings, will be observed on November 11 this year, Hindu calendar experts have confirmed. The second lunar day, or Dwitiya Tithi, will commence on November 10 at 2 p.m. and conclude on November 11 at 3:53 p.m., according to the traditional Panchang.

Since the auspicious lunar day does not align with sunrise on November 10, the festival observance will shift to November 11, which falls on a Wednesday. This timing determination follows the established Hindu astrological conventions for determining festival dates.

The festival holds significant cultural importance across India as sisters apply tilak on their brothers' foreheads, symbolizing protection and blessings. Brothers, in turn, pledge to safeguard their sisters. The ritual is typically performed during specific auspicious hours as determined by the lunar calendar.

Religious practitioners and families are advised to consult local pandits or reliable astrological sources for precise timings in their respective regions, as local variations may apply based on geographical location and specific panchang calculations.