Bhai Dooj 2027
Bhai Dooj 2027 is on Sunday, 31 October 2027. Puja time · Aparahna (afternoon) in New Delhi: 13:11 to 15:24. The tithi runs from 17:52, 30 October 2027 to 17:13, 31 October 2027.
Bhai Dooj 2027 date and puja time in major cities
| City | Date | Puja time · Aparahna (afternoon) |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Sunday, 31 October 2027 | 13:11 – 15:24 |
| Mumbai | Sunday, 31 October 2027 | 13:30 – 15:48 |
| Ahmedabad | Sunday, 31 October 2027 | 13:31 – 15:46 |
| Kolkata | Sunday, 31 October 2027 | 12:28 – 14:43 |
| Chennai | Sunday, 31 October 2027 | 13:02 – 15:22 |
| Bengaluru | Sunday, 31 October 2027 | 13:13 – 15:33 |
| Hyderabad | Sunday, 31 October 2027 | 13:08 – 15:26 |
| Varanasi | Sunday, 31 October 2027 | 12:48 – 15:03 |
About Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj, Bhai Tika, Bhaubeej, Bhai Beej, Bhai Phonta or Bhratri Dwitiya is a festival celebrated by Hindus on the second lunar day of the Shukla Paksha of Kartika, the eighth month of the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar or the Shalivahana Shaka calendar. It is celebrated during the Diwali or Tihar festival and Holi festival. Bhai Dooj is a Hindu festival celebrating the relationship between brothers and sisters.The celebrations of this day are similar to the festival of Raksha Bandhan. In the southern part of India, the day is celebrated as Yama Dwitiya.
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Questions people ask
When is Bhai Dooj in 2027?
Bhai Dooj is on Sunday, 31 October 2027 (New Delhi). In some regions the date can be a day apart; see the table above for your city.
What is the puja time for Bhai Dooj 2027?
In New Delhi it is 13:11 to 15:24, during Aparahna (afternoon) when the festival's tithi is running.
Why is Bhai Dooj celebrated?
Bhai Dooj, Bhai Tika, Bhaubeej, Bhai Beej, Bhai Phonta or Bhratri Dwitiya is a festival celebrated by Hindus on the second lunar day of the Shukla Paksha of Kartika, the eighth month of the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar or the Shalivahana Shaka calendar.
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Updated: 2026-10-18 · Calculated for the place shown, with Lahiri ayanamsha. How we calculate