Wednesday, November 11, 2026· In 76 days
Bhai Dooj 2026 falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in Kota. It is Kartik Shukla Paksha Dwitiya in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:41 AM and sunset 5:39 PM.
Same day as India
Also known as: Bhau Beej · Bhai Phota · Yama Dwitiya · Bhai Tika
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.
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.
Bhai Dooj 2026 in Kota is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. It falls on Kartik Shukla Paksha Dwitiya.
Yes. Bhai Dooj falls on Nov 11, 2026 in both Kota and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.
Bhai Dooj is also known as Bhau Beej, Bhai Phota, Yama Dwitiya, Bhai Tika. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.