Shukla Dwitiya
द्वितीया
Steady building — Brahma's creation continues.
Presiding deity
Brahma (the creator)
Category
Bhadra
Auspicious, prosperous — good for travel, business, household decisions.
Tithi number
2 of 15 in Shukla Paksha
Tithi character
A constructive tithi for foundational work. Bhai Dooj falls on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya — the brother-sister bond celebration that seals the Diwali week.
Auspicious for
- ✓Buying property
- ✓Starting a business
- ✓Travel
- ✓Construction milestones
Traditionally avoided
- ✗Risky speculation
- ✗Major arguments
Festivals on Shukla Dwitiya
4 festivals in our calendar fall on this tithi (across the supported VS years).
Rath Yatra
16 Jul 2026 · ashadha
Lord Jagannath's annual chariot journey at Puri.
Bhai Dooj
10 Nov 2026 · kartika
The brother-sister bond, second occasion in the year (after Raksha Bandhan).
Rath Yatra
5 Jul 2027 · ashadha
Lord Jagannath's annual chariot journey at Puri.
Bhai Dooj
31 Oct 2027 · kartika
The brother-sister bond, second occasion in the year (after Raksha Bandhan).