Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam 2026 – Date
Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam (Yama Dwitiya) in 2026 falls on Wednesday 11 November 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam (Yama Dwitiya, Bhai Dooj), Kartika Sukla Vidiya, is the day a brother eats a meal served by his sister's hand, as Yama did at Yamuna's home: the sister applies tilak and prays for his long life. The vidiya present at aparahna fixes the day.
Tithi timing
Sukla Vidiya begins 10 November 2026 at 2:00 PM IST and ends 11 November 2026 at 3:53 PM IST.
How the date is decided
Kartika sukla vidiya at aparahna.
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Wednesday 11 November 2026 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Wednesday 11 November 2026 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Wednesday 11 November 2026 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Wednesday 11 November 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Wednesday 11 November 2026 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Wednesday 11 November 2026 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Wednesday 11 November 2026 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Wednesday 11 November 2026 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Tuesday 10 November 2026 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Tuesday 10 November 2026 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Tuesday 10 November 2026 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Tuesday 10 November 2026 |
| New York | New York, USA | Tuesday 10 November 2026 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Tuesday 10 November 2026 |
| London | United Kingdom | Tuesday 10 November 2026 |
| Sydney | Australia | Wednesday 11 November 2026 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Tuesday 10 November 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Wednesday 11 November 2026 |
Different date in: Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Atlanta, London, Dubai — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities west of India.
FAQ
When is Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam in 2026?
Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam 2026 is on Wednesday 11 November 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Los Angeles it is on Tuesday 10 November 2026.
Which tithi is Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam?
Sukla Vidiya of Kartika masa (amanta).
How is the date of Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam decided?
Kartika sukla vidiya at aparahna.
What day of the week is Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam 2026?
Wednesday.
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