Bhai Dooj 2025- Date, Time, Muhurat & Significance of the Festival Celebrating Sibling Bonds
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What is Bhai Dooj? Bhai Dooj is a traditional Hindu festival that celebrates the unbreakable bond between brothers and sisters. It is observed on the second day of Shukla Paksha in the Kartik month, just after Diwali. On this day, sisters apply tilak on their brothers’ foreheads, pray for their long life and happiness, and offer sweets and gifts. In return, brothers promise to protect their sisters and often give thoughtful gifts as a token of love. In different parts of India, the festival is also known by other names such as Bhai Tika , Bhau Beej , and Bhatru Dwitiya . Bhai Dooj 2025 Date and Muhurat Date: Thursday, 23 October 2025 Aparahna Tilak Muhurat: 12:48 PM to 3:24 PM (IST) Dwitiya Tithi Begins: 22 October 2025, 11:36 PM Dwitiya Tithi Ends: 23 October 2025, 10:26 PM The Aparahna muhurat is considered the most auspicious time for the Bhai Dooj tilak ceremony. This time frame is believed to bring positivity, prosperity, and protection for both siblings. ...