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title: "Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya)"
sanskrit_name: "भ्रातृद्वितीया (यमद्वितीया)"
tithi: "Kartik Shukla Dwitiya"
canonical: "https://sattvalok.com/festivals/bhai_dooj"
attribution: "Source: SattvaLok (https://sattvalok.com/festivals/bhai_dooj)"
---

# Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya) (भ्रातृद्वितीया (यमद्वितीया))

> Bhai Dooj concludes the 5-day Diwali festival, celebrating the eternal bond between brother and sister inspired by Goddess Yamuna welcoming Her brother Lord Yama.

## Observance Tithi & Season
- **Tithi**: Kartik Shukla Dwitiya
- **Season**: Sharad (Autumn)

## Spiritual Significance
Bhai Dooj concludes the 5-day Diwali festival, celebrating the eternal bond between brother and sister inspired by Goddess Yamuna welcoming Her brother Lord Yama.