Bhai Phota 2020 | Bhai Fota Muhurat | Exact time of Bhai Phota

Bhai Phota, also spelt as Bhai Fota, is celebrated on Dvitiya day or the second day after Kali Puja or Diwali festival in Bengal. In 2020, Bhai Phota date is November 16.

Bengalis consider Bhai Phota as one of the prominent festivals. This festival represents the beautiful bond of love and affection between brothers and sisters. It is observed with lot of fervor and enthusiasm throughout Bengal.

Bhai Phota ritual begins at the moment when Amavasya ends. Protipod & Dwitiya are the next tithis to Amavasya.

In 2020, Bhai Phonta Dwitiya prevails throughout the day and night. Hence, Bhai Phota rituals can be observed anytime on 16 November, after 8.00 AM.

Bhai Phota is observed with other names in North India such as – Bhai Dooj, Bhayya Dhooj, Bhai Tika, Bhatru Dwitiya, Bhaubeej or Bhav Bij or Yama Dwitiya.

Daily Panchang, 16 November 2020

प्रमादीचा नाम संवत्सर, कार्तीक मॉस, शुक्ल पक्ष, प्रतिपद – द्वितीय तिथि, अनुराधा नक्षत्र, अतिगण्ड योग बालव करण – कौलव करण |

Suryodayam (Sunrise) 06:45 Suryastamaya (Sunset) 17:38
Chandrodayam (Moonrise)07:40 Chandrastama (Moonset)18:51

Today’s Panchangam
Paksha (Fortnight) Shukla Paksha
Tithi (Lunar Day) Pratipada – 07:05
Skipped Tithi (Lunar Day) Dwitiya – 27:56*
Nakshatra Anuradha – 14:36
Yoga Atiganda – 19:11
Karana Balava – 17:27
Skipped Karana : Kaulava – 27:56*

Today’s Panchang
Purnimanta Month Kaartika
Amavasyanta Month Kaartika
Shaka Samvatsara: Sharvari
Vikram Samvat Varsha: Pramadicha
Rahu Kalam: 08:06 – 09:28
Gulika Kalam: 13:33 – 14:54
Yama Gandam: 10:50 – 12:11

North Indian Hindi Calendar – Kartik Mahina 2077 (Kartik Maas)

Malayalam Calendar – Vrischikam Month 1196 (Vrischikam Masam)

Kannada Calendar – Karthika Maasa

Tamil Calendar – Karthikai Month (Karthigai Masam)

Bengali Calendar – Kartik Mash 1427

Nepali Calendar – Mangshir Maas 2077

Telugu Calendar – Karthika Masam (Karthikam)

Marathi Calendar – Kartik Maas

Gujarati Calendar – Kartik Maas

Today’s Rashi
Ravi Rashi (Sun Sign) Tula – 07:09:48
Chandra Rashi (Moon Sign) Vrischika

Auspicious Time
Amrita Kalam 28:23* – 29:50*
Abhijit: 11:49 – 12:33

Time to Avoid
Varjyam Kalam 19:41 – 21:08
Durmuhurthams: 14:43 – 15:27