Bhai Dooj 2024 in Brisbane

Sunday, November 3, 2024

In short

Bhai Dooj 2024 falls on Sunday, November 3, 2024 in Brisbane. It is Kartik Shukla Paksha Dwitiya in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 4:56 AM and sunset 6:06 PM.

Same day as India

Also known as: Bhau Beej · Bhai Phota · Yama Dwitiya · Bhai Tika

Brisbane timings

Date
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Sunday
Lunar date
Kartik Shukla Paksha Dwitiya
Sunrise
4:56 AM
Sunset
6:06 PM
Moonrise
5:35 AM
Moonset
7:46 PM
Today’s Panchang in Brisbane

What is Bhai Dooj?

Bhai Dooj closes the Diwali sequence with the bond between sister and brother, recalling Yamuna’s welcome of her brother Yama. Like Dussehra it is dated by the afternoon *aparahna* window.

How it is observed

A sister applies a tilak to her brother’s forehead, offers sweets, and prays for his long life; he gives a gift in return. Bengal keeps it as Bhai Phota, Maharashtra as Bhau Beej.

Other cities

AdelaideCanberraMelbournePerthSydneyBangaloreChennaiNew DelhiDubaiEdison, NJHoustonHyderabad

Other years

Bhai Dooj 2025Bhai Dooj 2026

More festivals

Govardhan PujaDiwaliNaraka ChaturdashiDhanterasChhath PujaKartik Purnima

Frequently asked questions

When is Bhai Dooj 2024 in Brisbane?

Bhai Dooj 2024 in Brisbane is on Sunday, November 3, 2024. It falls on Kartik Shukla Paksha Dwitiya.

Is Bhai Dooj 2024 on the same day in Brisbane as in India?

Yes. Bhai Dooj falls on Nov 3, 2024 in both Brisbane and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.

What else is Bhai Dooj called?

Bhai Dooj is also known as Bhau Beej, Bhai Phota, Yama Dwitiya, Bhai Tika. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.