The five-day grand festival of Diwali concludes with Bhai Dooj, a symbol of the unbreakable love between a brother and sister. This festival is also known as Yama Dwitiya and Bhatri Dwitiya. Like every year, there is some confusion regarding the date of Bhai Dooj this year. So let’s find out the correct date (Bhai Dooj 2025) and the auspicious time for applying the tilak.

When is Bhai Dooj 2025 date?

According to the Hindu calendar, this year the Dwitiya Tithi will begin on October 22, 2025, at 8:16 pm. It will end on October 23, 2025, at 10:46 pm. Therefore, Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on October 23. The auspicious time for tilak applying ritual will be from 1:13 pm to 3:28 pm. During this time, sisters can apply tilak to their brothers.

Significance and Mythology of Bhai Dooj (Bhai Dooj 2025 Katha)

It is believed that on this day, Yamraj visited his sister Yamuna’s house. Goddess Yamuna treated him with great respect, served him delicious food, and applied a tilak to his forehead. Pleased with this, Yamraj granted her the boon that any brother who visits his sister’s house and applies tilak on this day will be free from the fear of untimely death and will attain a long life. For this reason, this festival is also called Yam Dwitiya.

On this day, sisters observe a fast and apply tilak for their brother’s long life, happiness, and prosperity. Brothers also give gifts to their sisters and promise to always protect them.

Simple Method of Applying Tilak (Bhai Dooj 2025 Tilak Rules)

• Draw a square of rice flour during the auspicious time.
• Have your brother sit on this platform, facing east or north.
• Apply a tilak of roli or sandalwood paste on your brother’s forehead and apply Akshat.
• Tie a sacred thread on your brother’s hand and feed him sweets.
• After this, light a ghee lamp and perform aarti for your brother, praying for his long life.
• Finally, the brother should touch his sister’s feet, seek her blessings, and give her a gift.

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