Bhai Dooj
Also known as Bhau Beej
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Thursday 19 October 2028
Observance date and times for Christchurch, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 12:32 pm |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 9:30 am, Friday 20 October 2028 |
| Observance window begins | 2:36 pm |
| Observance window ends | 5:17 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 | Thu 19 Oct | 2:25 pm – 5:03 pm |
| Hamilton | Thu 19 Oct | 2:23 pm – 5:02 pm |
| Tauranga | Thu 19 Oct | 2:20 pm – 4:58 pm |
| Wellington | Thu 19 Oct | 2:26 pm – 5:07 pm |
| Palmerston North | Thu 19 Oct | 2:23 pm – 5:02 pm |
| Christchurch | Thu 19 Oct | 2:36 pm – 5:17 pm |
| Dunedin | Thu 19 Oct | 2:45 pm – 5:28 pm |
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