Bhai Dooj 2024: Date, Shubh Muhurat, History and Significance of Bhaiya Dooj

Bhai Dooj is very similar to Raksha Bandhan as both festivals signify the unbreakable bond between sister and brother. This is observed two days later Diwali and marks the end of 5-day long Deepawali celebrations. This year, this adorable festival lies on 6th November 2024.

On this day, brothers visit their sisters, and gifts, sweets are exchanged between them. Sisters organize the puja for their brothers and Goddess Yamuna and his brother Lord Yama are worshipped on this day.

Bhai Dooj 2024: Date

As per the Hindu calendar, this festival is celebrated on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha of Karthik month.

• Dwitiya Tithi begins at 11:14 pm on 5th November 2024
• Dwitiya Tithi ends at 7:44 pm on 6th November 2024

Bhaiya Dooj 2024: Shubh Muhurat

The Shubh Muhurat of Bai Dooj will start at 1.30 pm on 6th November and will end at 3:46 pm on the same day. In this time, sisters can perform puja. This puja includes applying a Tilak on the foreheads of their brothers and praying for their well-being.

Also Read: Govardhan Puja 2024 – Date, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Significance

Bhai Dooj: History

As per the Hindu scriptures, Goddess Yamuna was very close to his brother, Lord Yama. For a long time, they both did not come face to face. Finally, two days after Diwali, Lord Yama came to meet his sister. The Yamuna felt overwhelmed and applied Tilak on his forehead and cooked delicious food.

Lord Yama was deeply touched by this and asked his sister to ask for a boon. Then, she asked him to visit her every year and said that every person, whose sister applies Tilak on his forehead, shall not fear her brother Lord Yama as the sister’s love will protect them. God of death, Yama granted this boon and from that time this festival is celebrated every year and has become a part of the Diwali celebrations.

Bhaiya Dooj: Significance

Bhai Dooj celebrates the love, bonding, care, and togetherness of sister and brother. Gifts and sweets are exchanged between siblings. Sisters apply Tikka on their brother’s forehead as a symbol of their love and protection.

Bhai Dooj: Other Names

Bhaiya Dooj is celebrated across India but different parts of the country call it differently. In Maharashtra and Goa, it is called Bhau Beej, in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, it is known as Bhau Tika. In West Bengal, it is commonly called Bhai Phota. In Nepal country, this festival is popular with the Bhai Tihar name.