Sunday, 31 October 2027
Bhai Tika 2027
In short
Bhai Tika 2027 is on Sunday, 31 October 2027: Shukla Paksha Dwitiya of Kartik, the tithi current at sunrise in Kathmandu.
- Date
- Sunday, 31 October 2027
- Tithi
- Kartik Shukla Paksha Dwitiya
- Tithi begins
- 30 Oct, 18:07
- Tithi ends
- 31 Oct, 17:29
- Place
- Kathmandu
How it is observed
Bhai Tika is the fifth and final day of Tihar in Nepal, when sisters worship their brothers and pray for their long life. It is linked to the story of Yama and his sister Yamuna.
Sisters circle their brothers with a line of oil, apply a seven-coloured tika, place a makhamali (globe amaranth) garland and offer walnuts, dried fruit and sel roti; brothers give tika and gifts in return. Newar communities observe the day as Kija Puja.
Related festivals
- DhanterasWednesday, 27 October 2027
- Kaag TiharWednesday, 27 October 2027
- Narak ChaturdashiThursday, 28 October 2027
- Kukur TiharThursday, 28 October 2027
- DiwaliFriday, 29 October 2027
- Laxmi Puja (Tihar)Friday, 29 October 2027
- Govardhan PujaSaturday, 30 October 2027
- Mha PujaSaturday, 30 October 2027
- Bhai DoojSunday, 31 October 2027
- Chhath PujaThursday, 4 November 2027
Frequently asked questions
When is Bhai Tika in 2027?
Bhai Tika 2027 is on Sunday, 31 October 2027.
How is the date of Bhai Tika decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Shukla Paksha Dwitiya of Kartik, the tithi current at sunrise in Kathmandu. The date is computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon, which is why it moves against the Gregorian calendar from year to year.
How is Bhai Tika observed?
Sisters circle their brothers with a line of oil, apply a seven-coloured tika, place a makhamali (globe amaranth) garland and offer walnuts, dried fruit and sel roti; brothers give tika and gifts in return. Newar communities observe the day as Kija Puja.