Bhai Dooj
Also known as Bhau Beej
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Wednesday 11 November 2026
Observance date and times for Christchurch, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 9:31 pm, Tuesday 10 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 11:25 pm |
| Observance window begins | 2:41 pm |
| Observance window ends | 5:34 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 | Wed 11 Nov | 2:29 pm – 5:16 pm |
| Hamilton | Wed 11 Nov | 2:27 pm – 5:16 pm |
| Tauranga | Wed 11 Nov | 2:24 pm – 5:12 pm |
| Wellington | Wed 11 Nov | 2:31 pm – 5:22 pm |
| Palmerston North | Wed 11 Nov | 2:27 pm – 5:18 pm |
| Christchurch | Wed 11 Nov | 2:41 pm – 5:34 pm |
| Dunedin | Wed 11 Nov | 2:50 pm – 5:47 pm |
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