Bhai Dooj occurs at the end of the five days of the festivities of Diwali. Each year, this festival is celebrated on the second day of Sukla Paksha, in the month of Kartik, as per the lunar calendar. This year, the festival will fall on 23rd October, according to the Gregorian calendar.
Bhai Dooj 2025 Date & Tilak Muhurat
Bhai Dooj Muhurat
Bhai Dooj Muhurat
Bhai Dooj - Thursday, October 23, 2025Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time - 01:20 PM to 03:37 PM
Duration - Duration - 02 Hours 17 Mins
Dwitiya Tithi Begins - 08:16 PM on Oct 22, 2025
Dwitiya Tithi Ends - 10:46 PM on Oct 23, 2025
Bhai Dooj - Wednesday, November 11, 2026Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time - 01:17 PM to 03:31 PM
Duration - Duration - 02 Hours 13 Mins
Dwitiya Tithi Begins - 02:00 PM on Nov 10, 2026
Dwitiya Tithi Ends - 03:53 PM on Nov 11, 2026
Bhai Dooj - Sunday, October 31, 2027Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time - 01:18 PM to 03:34 PM
Duration - Duration - 02 Hours 16 Mins
Dwitiya Tithi Begins - 05:51 PM on Oct 30, 2027
Dwitiya Tithi Ends - 05:12 PM on Oct 31, 2027
Bhai Dooj - Thursday, October 19, 2028Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time - 01:21 PM to 03:39 PM
Duration - Duration - 02 Hours 18 Mins
Dwitiya Tithi Begins - 05:00 AM on Oct 19, 2028
Dwitiya Tithi Ends - 01:58 AM on Oct 20, 2028
Bhai Dooj - Wednesday, November 7, 2029Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time - 01:17 PM to 03:31 PM
Duration - Duration - 02 Hours 14 Mins
Dwitiya Tithi Begins - 06:07 AM on Nov 07, 2029
Dwitiya Tithi Ends - 02:37 AM on Nov 08, 2029
Bhai Dooj - Monday, October 28, 2030Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time - 01:19 PM to 03:35 PM
Duration - Duration - 02 Hours 16 Mins
Dwitiya Tithi Begins - 10:36 PM on Oct 27, 2030
Dwitiya Tithi Ends - 07:21 PM on Oct 28, 2030
Bhai Dooj - Sunday, November 16, 2031Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time - 01:18 PM to 03:30 PM
Duration - Duration - 02 Hours 12 Mins
Dwitiya Tithi Begins - 12:28 AM on Nov 16, 2031
Dwitiya Tithi Ends - 09:59 PM on Nov 16, 2031
Bhai Dooj - Thursday, November 4, 2032Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time - 01:18 PM to 03:32 PM
Duration - Duration - 02 Hours 15 Mins
Dwitiya Tithi Begins - 11:44 AM on Nov 04, 2032
Dwitiya Tithi Ends - 11:46 AM on Nov 05, 2032
All About the Bhai Dooj Festival
Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhatra Dwitiya, Bhai Dwitiya, Bhathru Dwithiya, and Bhau Teej, is an auspicious festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters pray for their brothers' long and healthy lives. The festivities begin with a tika ceremony, during which sisters request gifts from their brothers, who promise to protect them throughout their lives.
Bhai Dooj Festival Puja Vidhi
The puja vidhi for Bhai Dooj is quite simple and resembles that of Raksha Bandhan, as both occasions honor the sibling bond. Here are the steps to perform the puja on this auspicious day:
Wake up early in the morning and take a bath.
Wear new clothes for the occasion.
During the auspicious muhurat of the day, offer prayers to the Gods.
Perform the tilak ceremony by applying roli and akshat on your brother’s forehead.
Light a diya in the south direction of the house.
Tie a kalava (sacred thread) on your brother’s right wrist and pour water on his hand while chanting mantras.
In some regions, sisters place kaddu (pumpkin) flowers, along with betel nuts and leaves, in their brother’s palm.
After the tilak ceremony, sisters put some coins in their brother’s hand.
Offer delicious sweets prepared for the festival to your brother.
Brothers treat their sisters with gifts on this day.
Perform the aarti of your brother and seek his promise of protection.
Some women create garlands from cotton and roli to offer to the Gods, seeking their protection for themselves and their families.
Astrological Significance of Bhai Dooj
Astrologically, Bhai Dooj coincides with Chitragupta Jayanti, celebrated on the second day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Kartik. Worshipping Lord Chitragupta on this day is believed to grant devotees his blessings, as he records everyone's actions and determines who receives absolution or Nirvana from the cycle of life and death.
Significance of Bhaiya Dooj Festival
Bhaiya Dooj, also known as Yama Dwitiya, holds immense significance within the Hindu community. This festival occurs on the Dwitiya Tithi in Kartik, after Diwali, marking the conclusion of the five-day-long festivities. According to scriptures, sisters worship deities and apply tilak on their brothers’ foreheads to bestow them with health, happiness, and longevity. Thus, the day celebrates the bond between siblings.
On this occasion, sisters serve sumptuous sweets to their brothers and may even observe a fast. Those who participate in the rituals are believed to be blessed and deemed Saubhagyavati, while brothers receive the gift of long life. Additionally, Yama, the God of death, along with Yama Doots and Chitragupta, is worshipped due to the legends surrounding this day.
Rituals Associated with Bhai Dooj Festival
The celebrations for Bhai Dooj are filled with excitement, reminiscent of Raksha Bandhan. While many rituals are similar, there are slight differences:
Unlike Raksha Bandhan, sisters do not tie a rakhi on their brother's wrist. However, brothers do vow to protect their sisters.
In Nepal, seven colors are used during the Tilak ceremony.
In West Bengal, sandalwood paste and kajal are used for the tilak.
In Haryana and Maharashtra, sisters without brothers worship the moon on this auspicious day.
Kheerni poori or Busundi poori is a popular delicacy made in Maharashtra for this occasion.
Khaja, a sweet made from wheat flour and sugar, is especially popular in West Bengal during this festival.
Regional Names Associated with Bhai Dooj
While Bhai Dooj is celebrated across India, it is known by different names in various regions, each celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters:
Bhai Dooj - Northern India
Bhau Teej - Maharashtra
Bhai Bij - Gujarat
Bhatru Dwitiya - Odisha and Southern India
Bhav Bij - Goa and Konkan regions
Bhai Phota - Assam and West Bengal
Bhai Tikka - Nepal
Legend Associated with Bhai Dooj
The festival has its roots in a Puranic tale involving Yama (the God of death) and his sister Yamuna. Overwhelmed by his responsibilities, Yama failed to visit Yamuna for an extended period. Longing to see him, Yama visited her unannounced on Dwitiya Tithi. Delighted, Yamuna welcomed him with a tilak and a garland. In return, Yama granted her a boon: she requested that he spare the lives of brothers on this day. Since then, this day has been celebrated as Yama Dwitiya. It is believed that taking a dip in the holy waters of Yamuna on this day brings blessings from Yama.
On Bhai Dooj, brothers promise to protect their sisters, while sisters earnestly pray for their brothers' longevity. Ultimately, this festival embodies the love and affection shared between siblings, making it a special occasion for all.
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