Bhai Dooj or Bhai Dhuj or Bhau Beej or Bhayya Dhooj is an Indian traditional festival that brings out the love and affection of brothers and sisters. In 2017, Bhai Dooj date is October 21. Bhai Dhooj is celebrated twice in a year.

The first one is celebrated after the festival of colors, Holi, and another and important one after Diwali. On Bhai Dhooj, sister applies Teeka / tika/ tilak and displays her love giving sweets and other eatables.

Brothers give gifts or presentations to their sisters. Bhai Dooj is also spelt as Bhai Duj / Bhai Dhuj/ BhaiDuj / BhaiDhuj.

Panchang, Bhai Dooj – 19 October 2017

Suryodayam (Sunrise) 06:29 Suryastamaya (Sunset) 17:54
Chandrodayam (Moonrise)00:00 Chandrastama (Moonset)17:57

Today’s Panchangam
Paksha (Fortnight) Krishna Paksha
Tithi (Lunar Day) Amavasya – 24:41*
Nakshatra Hasta – 07:27
Yoga Vaidhriti – 16:00
Karana Nagava – 24:41*

Today’s Panchang
Purnimanta Month Kaartika
Amavasyanta Month Ashwin
Shaka Samvatsara: Hevilambi
Vikram Samvat Varsha: Sadharana
Rahu Kalam: 13:37 – 15:02
Gulika Kalam: 09:20 – 10:46
Yama Gandam: 06:29 – 07:54

Today’s Rashi
Ravi Rashi (Sun Sign) Tula
Chandra Rashi (Moon Sign) Kanya – 20:00:20

Auspicious Time
Amrita Kalam 25:56* – 27:37*
Abhijit: 11:48 – 12:34

Time to Avoid
Varjyam Kalam 15:51 – 17:32
Durmuhurthams: 14:51 – 15:37

Today’s – Festivals / Vratam / Pooja / Jayanthi – Bhai Dooj, Yam Dwitiya, Bhatru Dwitiya.