Bhai Dooj
Also known as Bhau Beej
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Sunday 31 October 2027
Observance date and times for Auckland, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 1:23 am |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 12:44 am, Monday 1 November 2027 |
| Observance window begins | 2:26 pm |
| Observance window ends | 5:09 pm |
About Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj (Bhau Beej) celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters and closes the Diwali festival.
How it is observed
Sisters perform aarti and apply a tilak to their brothers and pray for their long life; brothers give gifts in return.
About the time shown: The tilak ceremony is traditionally done in the afternoon (aparahna).
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Calendar basis
Kartika Shukla Dwitiya; tithi prevailing at aparahna
Tradition: North Indian / Marathi. Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Sun 31 Oct | 2:26 pm – 5:09 pm |
| Hamilton | Sun 31 Oct | 2:25 pm – 5:08 pm |
| Tauranga | Sun 31 Oct | 2:21 pm – 5:05 pm |
| Wellington | Sun 31 Oct | 2:28 pm – 5:14 pm |
| Palmerston North | Sun 31 Oct | 2:24 pm – 5:10 pm |
| Christchurch | Sun 31 Oct | 2:37 pm – 5:25 pm |
| Dunedin | Sun 31 Oct | 2:47 pm – 5:37 pm |
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