Bhai Dooj 2025: Celebrating the Sacred Bond Between Siblings
Bhai Dooj 2025: A Celebration of Sibling Love
Bhai Dooj 2025: This festival represents the cherished relationship between brothers and sisters in Hindu culture. Observed annually on the second day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) of Kartik month, it falls on the third day following Diwali. On this day, sisters perform a tilak ceremony on their brothers and offer them food, which is believed to enhance their longevity and bring prosperity. It is said that if siblings bathe together in the Yamuna River on this occasion, they can eliminate the fear of premature death. Let's explore the date and auspicious timings for Bhai Dooj this year.
Date and Auspicious Timing for Bhai Dooj 2025
As per the Drik Panchang, Bhai Dooj will commence at 8:16 PM on October 22, 2025, and conclude at 10:46 PM on October 23, 2025. The celebration will take place on October 23, 2025, according to Udayatithi. The afternoon is deemed the most favorable time for applying tilak to your brother.
Favorable timings for tilak application: 1:13 PM to 3:28 PM
Abhijit Muhurta: 11:43 AM to 12:28 PM
Vijay Muhurta: 1:58 PM to 2:43 PM
The Mythology Behind Bhai Dooj
This festival is linked to the deities Yamraj and his sister Yamuna. According to legend, Yamraj once visited Yamuna, who welcomed him warmly, applied a tilak, and served him a feast. Grateful for her hospitality, Yamraj granted her a wish: any sister who performs a tilak and feeds her brother on this day would be free from the fear of untimely death. This tradition has been honored every year on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya, known as "Bhai Dooj."
Mantra to Recite During Tilak Application:
"Ganga worships Yamuna, Yamuna worships Yamaraj. Subhadra worships Krishna. May the waters of Ganga and Yamuna flow, my brother, may you grow and prosper."
Importance of Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj symbolizes the profound love shared between siblings. On this day, sisters take a morning bath, perform puja, listen to the associated stories, and apply tilak to their brothers, wishing for their well-being and happiness. In return, brothers express their gratitude by gifting their sisters and pledging to protect them.
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