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Religion
Bhai Dooj 2026 Date Uncertain: Two Possible Dates Spark Confusion
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 08:46 AM
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This year, devotees are puzzled over the exact date of Bhai Dooj, with two dates two days apart causing confusion. The correct celebration day, auspicious tilak timing, and proper puja rituals remain to be confirmed.
Bhai Dooj, a Hindu festival where sisters perform a ritual to bless their brothers, has left many devotees uncertain about its celebration date this year. The festival’s date appears to have shifted, with two different dates, separated by two days, being circulated.
The confusion has prompted many families to seek clarification from religious authorities and community leaders. While the exact date has not yet been officially confirmed, most sources suggest that the festival will fall on one of the two proposed dates.
In addition to the date uncertainty, devotees are also awaiting guidance on the auspicious time for applying the tilak on their brothers’ foreheads and the precise method of performing the puja. These details are expected to be released by the relevant religious bodies shortly.
Until official information is available, families are advised to keep both dates in mind and prepare for the celebration accordingly, while staying tuned for updates from trusted sources.
The confusion has prompted many families to seek clarification from religious authorities and community leaders. While the exact date has not yet been officially confirmed, most sources suggest that the festival will fall on one of the two proposed dates.
In addition to the date uncertainty, devotees are also awaiting guidance on the auspicious time for applying the tilak on their brothers’ foreheads and the precise method of performing the puja. These details are expected to be released by the relevant religious bodies shortly.
Until official information is available, families are advised to keep both dates in mind and prepare for the celebration accordingly, while staying tuned for updates from trusted sources.