Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhau-Beej, is a Hindu festival celebrated on the second day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika (October/November). The festival is celebrated by sisters to pray for the long life and prosperity of their brothers.
Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. The shubh muhurat for Bhai Dooj is from 2:36 PM on November 14, 2023 to 1:47 PM on November 15, 2023.
Bhai Dooj is a day of celebration and love between siblings. On this day, sisters welcome their brothers home with a feast and prayers. They apply a tilak (a red mark) on their brothers’ foreheads and offer them gifts. Brothers, in turn, give their sisters gifts and money.
The festival is also a time for siblings to reaffirm their love and support for each other. Sisters pray for their brothers’ long life and prosperity, while brothers promise to protect and care for their sisters.
Bhai Dooj is a popular festival in India, Nepal, and other parts of the world with a Hindu majority. It is a day of joy and celebration for siblings, a time to reaffirm their love and bond.
Bhai Dooj rituals
The rituals of Bhai Dooj vary from region to region, but there are some common elements.
On the day of Bhai Dooj, sisters wake up early and bathe. They then dress in their best clothes and prepare a feast for their brothers.
When the brothers arrive, the sisters welcome them with a tilak (a red mark) on their foreheads. They then offer them prayers and gifts.
The brothers, in turn, give their sisters gifts and money. They also promise to protect and care for their sisters.
The sisters then feed their brothers a feast. After the feast, the siblings exchange gifts and spend time together.
Importance of Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj is a festival that celebrates the bond between siblings. It is a day for siblings to reaffirm their love and support for each other.
The festival also has a spiritual significance. It is believed that on this day, the gods shower their blessings on siblings.
Bhai Dooj is a time of joy and celebration for siblings. It is a day to cherish the love and bond that they share.