Festival 2027 · Brothers and sisters (Kartik Shukla Dwitiya)
Bhai Dooj 2027
Sunday, 31 October 2027
Tithi begins: Sat 30 Oct, 5:52 PM IST
Tithi ends: Sun 31 Oct, 5:13 PM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya) falls on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya. Sisters apply tilak on their brothers' foreheads and pray for their long life, and brothers give gifts, recalling Yama's visit to his sister Yamuna.
The tilak is applied in the Aparahna (afternoon) while Dwitiya prevails.
How it is observed
- Tilak and aarti for the brother.
- Sweets and a meal prepared by the sister.
- Gifts from brother to sister.
- Dip in the Yamuna in the tradition of Yama Dwitiya.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Bhai Dooj in 2027?
Bhai Dooj 2027 falls on Sunday, 31 October 2027. The tithi begins Sat 30 Oct, 5:52 PM IST and ends Sun 31 Oct, 5:13 PM IST (Delhi).
What time should the Bhai Dooj tilak be done?
In the afternoon (Aparahna) while Dwitiya is present; the exact muhurat is on your local panchang.
Why does the date of Bhai Dooj change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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