Bhai Dooj, also known as Yama Dwitiya, celebrates the special bond between siblings.
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Bhai Dooj 2024 Date
Bhai Dooj falls on November 3, 2024
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Bhai Dooj auspicious time
The Dwitiya Tithi for Bhai Dooj will commence at 8:21 PM on November 2 and conclude at 10:05 PM on November 3.
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Bhai Dooj Auspicious Timings
The optimal time for the ceremonial tilak is from 1:10 PM to 3:22 PM, providing sisters a dedicated window of 2 hours and 12 minutes to perform this cherished ritual.
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Significance of Bhai Dooj
Sisters bless their brothers with a ceremonial tilak, wishing for their well-being and success. In return, brothers express their gratitude by giving gifts.
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The festival is based on tales of Yamaraj, the god of death, and his sister, Yamuna. Legend has it that Yama visits Yamuna on this day, where she welcomes him and receives his blessings.
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This act of devotion symbolises the protective bond that siblings share.
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Bhai Dooj is known by various names—Bhai Phota, Bhau Beej, Bhai Bij, and more