# Bhai Dooj 2027: Date, Rituals and Significance

> Bhai Dooj 2027 is on Wednesday, 24 March. Bhai Dooj is the festival of brothers and sisters, kept on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya, two days after Diwali.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/bhai-dooj

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Bhai Dooj is the festival of brothers and sisters, kept on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya, two days after Diwali.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

The sister applies a tilak on her brother's forehead and prays for his long life, and the brother gives her a gift and promises to protect her. Its legend is that Yama, the god of death, visited his sister Yamuna on this day and she welcomed him with a tilak. It is known as Bhai Phonta in Bengal, Bhau Beej in Maharashtra and Bhai Tika in Nepal.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 The sister does an aarti, applies the tilak and offers sweets.
2. 2 Step 2 The brother gives a gift and takes a blessing.
3. 3 Step 3 A family meal, often with the brother at the sister's home.