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Tithi 2 & 17 · Bhadra tithi

Dwitiya द्वितीया

Dwitiya is the second lunar day. Ruled by Brahma, it is a Bhadra (auspicious, 'good') tithi and is considered favourable for building and laying foundations.

Meaning: Second. Ruling deity: Brahma.

Next Dwitiya dates

  • Shukla Paksha Dwitiya: Tue, 10 Nov, 2026, 02:00 PM → Wed, 11 Nov, 2026, 03:54 PM
  • Krishna Paksha Dwitiya: Wed, 25 Nov, 2026, 04:51 PM → Thu, 26 Nov, 2026, 01:16 PM
  • Shukla Paksha Dwitiya: Thu, 10 Dec, 2026, 08:46 AM → Fri, 11 Dec, 2026, 11:23 AM
  • Krishna Paksha Dwitiya: Fri, 25 Dec, 2026, 03:07 AM → Fri, 25 Dec, 2026, 11:26 PM

Times in IST. See your city for local times and the observance date.

Significance of Dwitiya

Shukla Dwitiya is the day of the first clearly visible crescent (Chandra Darshan), traditionally greeted with prayers for health.

Kartika Shukla Dwitiya is Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya), when sisters pray for their brothers' long life.

Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya hosts the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri.

Good for

  • Foundation laying and construction
  • Signing agreements
  • Travel
  • Buying vehicles or jewellery

Traditionally avoided

  • Quarrels and harsh speech, said to undo the day's auspiciousness

Festivals on Dwitiya

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