WHEN IS BHAI DOOJ 2023? KNOW THE DATE, TIME AND SIGNIFICANCE
Published By Livemint | 14 Nov, 2023
Hindu festival celebrating the relationship between brothers and sisters is called Bhai Dooj, Bhai Phota, or Bhai Teeka.
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Here are the 5 things to know about Bhai Dooj:
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TIKA MUHURAT
Bhai dooj muhurat falls on November 14 this year between 1:10 and 3:19 p.m.
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SIBLING BOND
The festival of Bhai Dooj represents love, affection, and the obligation of brothers to look out for their sisters. In prayer, sisters wish their brothers health and longevity.
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RITUALS
It is the day when sisters apply tika on the foreheads of their brothers and perform their aarti.
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MYTHOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE
According to the Mahabharata, Lord Krishna visited his sister Subhadra after slaying the demon Narakasura. His sister lovingly welcomed him by applying a tilak and aarti to celebrate his victory.
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SYMBOLIC RITUALS
In this event, the brother gives his sister presents and gets her blessing in exchange.