Bhai Dooj, celebrated after Diwali, is a festival symbolising the love and affection between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters apply tilak on their brothers’ foreheads and pray for their long life, happiness and prosperity. Brothers, in turn, pledge to protect and honour their sisters. This year, Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on November 11.
Auspicious time for applying tilak
According to the Panchang, the afternoon is considered especially auspicious for applying tilak on Bhai Dooj. The tilak muhurat is determined according to the local Panchang and Udaya Tithi. Therefore, before beginning the puja, it is advisable to confirm the timing in the Panchang for your area.
Perform the puja in this way
On Bhai Dooj, sisters should bathe in the morning, wear clean clothes and prepare for the puja. Keep roli, akshat, a lamp, sweets and fruits in the puja thali. Seat the brother on an asan and apply tilak on his forehead with roli and akshat. Perform aarti, offer sweets and pray for his well-being. Brothers express their affection by giving gifts to their sisters.
Belief linked to Yamraj and Yamuna
According to mythological belief, on this day Yamraj visited the home of his sister Yamuna. Yamuna welcomed him, applied tilak and served him food. Pleased with his sister’s affection, Yamraj granted her a boon that any brother who visits his sister’s home on this day and receives tilak will not have the fear of untimely death. Because of this belief, the festival is also called Yam Dwitiya.
The festival of Bhai Dooj conveys the message of strengthening love, trust and family bonds.
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