Yama Dvitiya or Yam Dwitiya is the last day of five-day Diwali celebrations. In 2025, Yama Dwitiya date is October 23. Yam Dwitiya is also called as Bhai Dhooj or Bhai Bij or Bhai Beej. In South India, it is called as Yama Dwitiya. Legend of Yama Dwitiya is associated with the God of death […]
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Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam on Yama Dwitiya during Diwali
Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam is a popular ritual observed in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu on Yama Dwitiya (Bhatru Ditya) during the last day of Diwali festival. In 2025, Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam date is October 23. It marks the end of five-day Deepavali festival. Bhagini means sister and Hasta bhojanam means to take meals cooked […]
Bhai Dooj 2025 | Bhau Beej 2025 date
Bhai Dooj or Bhai Dhuj or Bhau Beej or Bhayya Dhooj is an Indian traditional festival that brings out the love and affection of brothers and sisters. In 2025, Bhai Dooj date is October 23 and according to Surya Siddhantam also the date is October 23. Bhai Dhooj is celebrated twice in a year. The […]
Dawat Puja on Bhai Dooj
Dawat Puja is a ritual dedicated to Chitragupta. In 2017, Dawat Puja date is October 21. It is observed on Chitragupta Jayanthi (Bhai Dooj / Yama Dwitiya), just a couple of days following Diwali festival. Dawat Puja is mainly observed in North India among the Kayastha caste of people. As Dawat Puja marks Chitragupta Jayanti, […]