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Bhai Dooj
Celebrating the unbreakable bond of siblings — the closing day of the five-day Diwali festival
History
Bhai Dooj falls on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya and marks the close of Diwali's five-day celebrations. Legend holds that Yamaraj visited his sister Yamuna, who welcomed him with a tilak and warm hospitality — since then, sisters apply tilak on their brothers' foreheads on this day, praying for their long life and well-being.
Significance
Like Raksha Bandhan, this festival celebrates sibling affection, but with the distinctive tradition of the brother visiting his sister's home, dining there, and offering gifts.
Puja Vidhi
Sisters perform tilak and aarti for their brothers, offer sweets, and pray for their long life. Brothers, in turn, offer gifts and blessings to their sisters.
Muhurat
The auspicious tilak muhurat generally falls around midday during the Dwitiya tithi. Check the Panchang for exact timing.
Check today's Panchang →Do's & Don'ts
✅ Do
- • Visit your sister's home for the tilak ceremony and a meal together
- • Exchange gifts and warm wishes
❌ Don't
- • Avoid disputes or ill will between siblings on this day