Bhai Dooj 2025 in Dallas

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

In short

Bhai Dooj 2025 falls on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in Dallas. It is Kartik Shukla Paksha Dwitiya in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 7:38 AM and sunset 6:44 PM.

India: Oct 23, 2025

Also known as: Bhau Beej · Bhai Phota · Yama Dwitiya · Bhai Tika

Dallas timings

Date
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Wednesday
Lunar date
Kartik Shukla Paksha Dwitiya
Sunrise
7:38 AM
Sunset
6:44 PM
Moonrise
8:43 AM
Moonset
7:11 PM
Today’s Panchang in Dallas

What is Bhai Dooj?

Bhai Dooj closes the Diwali sequence with the bond between sister and brother, recalling Yamuna’s welcome of her brother Yama. Like Dussehra it is dated by the afternoon *aparahna* window.

How it is observed

A sister applies a tilak to her brother’s forehead, offers sweets, and prays for his long life; he gives a gift in return. Bengal keeps it as Bhai Phota, Maharashtra as Bhau Beej.

Other cities

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Other years

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More festivals

Govardhan PujaDiwaliNaraka ChaturdashiDhanterasChhath PujaKarva Chauth

Frequently asked questions

When is Bhai Dooj 2025 in Dallas?

Bhai Dooj 2025 in Dallas is on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. It falls on Kartik Shukla Paksha Dwitiya.

Is Bhai Dooj 2025 on the same day in Dallas as in India?

No. Bhai Dooj is on Oct 22, 2025 in Dallas but Oct 23, 2025 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.

What else is Bhai Dooj called?

Bhai Dooj is also known as Bhau Beej, Bhai Phota, Yama Dwitiya, Bhai Tika. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.