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The five-day long festival of Diwali concludes with Bhai Dooj. Also called Bhai Tika, Bhaubeej, Bhai Beej, Bhai Phonta, or Bhratri Dwitiya, this day showcases
the unbreakable bond between a brother and sister. Due to the confusion in Diwali dates this year, people are left questioning as to when actually are we celebrating Bhai Dooj.
When Is Bhai Dooj 2025?
As per the Hindu calendar, the Dwitiya Tithi will begin on October 22, 2025, at 8:16 pm. It will end on October 23, 2025, at 10:46 pm. As per this, Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on October 23.The auspicious time for applying Tilak on this day is from 1:13 pm to 3:28 pm. Meaning, during this time, sisters can apply tilak on their brothers.
Significance Of Bhai Dooj
It is believed that after defeating the evil demon Narakasura, Lord Krishna visited his sister Subhadra. She welcomed him with sweets and flowers. As a loving gesture, she also put a tilak on his forehead. Some people believe this story is the origin of the festival.As a result, on this day, sisters invite their brothers over for a big meal that usually includes their favorite dishes and sweets. The way this is celebrated may vary in Bihar and central India. The ceremony represents the brother's duty to protect his sister and the sister's blessings for her brother.
To continue the tradition, sisters perform aarti for their brothers and apply a red tika on their foreheads. This tika ceremony during Bhai Bij symbolises the sister's heartfelt prayers for her brother's long and happy life, and she also gives him gifts. In return, older brothers bless their sisters and may give them gifts or money.
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