Bhai Dooj 2023, date muhurat and puja vidhi

Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhaiya Dooj or Bhai Tika, is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the third day after Diwali on the second lunar day of the Shukla Paksha of Kartika month. Similar to Raksha Bandhan, the Bhai Dooj festival is also celebrated to honour the bond between brothers and sisters and is associated with different rituals across cultures.

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Moreover, the festival is known by different names in different parts of the country, such as Bhai Dooj in northern India, Bhai Teeka in Nepal, Bhai Phonta in Bengal, Bhai Jiuntia in Odisha and Bhai Beej in Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Karnataka. In southern India, the day is celebrated as Yama Dwitiya or Bhatru Dviteeya, Bhatri Ditya or Bhaghini Hastha Bhojanamu in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Bhai Dooj 2023: Puja date and muhurat

Date: November 14, 2023

Day: Tuesday and Wednesday

Dwitiya Tithi: 02:36 PM to 01:47 PM on Nov 15, 2023

Aparahna time: 01:10 PM to 03:19 PM

Bhai Dooj 2023: Significance

On Bhai Dooj, sisters perform the tika ceremony, which involves performing aarti and applying a red tilak on the brother’s forehead. They also pray for their brothers’ long life and well-being while brothers offer gifts to their sisters.

Lord Surya and his wife Sangya had two children – son Yamraj, lord of death, and daughter Yami. According to a popular legend, on the day of Bhai Dooj, Yamraj visited his sister, Yami, who welcomed her brother with flowers and sweets and applied tilak on his forehead. In return, the Yamraj offered her a gift, which reflected his affection for his sister.

Thus, this day is also known as Yama Dwitiya in southern India, as it falls on the second day after the new moon.

Bhai Dooj Puja Vidhi

Wake up early in the morning during the Brahma Muhurata. Take a bath and meditate.
Light a ghee lamp in the mandir and worship the deities. According to the tradition, people worship Lord Ganesha and Lord Vishnu along with Yamraj and Yamuna on this day.
Decorate the thali and include fruits, sandalwood, vermilion, flowers, betel nuts and sweets.
As per the tradition, sisters usually prepare a seat of rice flour for their brothers. The brothers sit on these seats while the sisters perform the puja rituals.
Pour water on brother’s palms while reciting the holy mantra, tie the Kalava on their hand and offer sweets.
Apply the red tilak on the brother’s forehead. Place flowers of betel nut, Kaddu, betel leaves and coins on the brother’s palms.
Perform the aarti.
Sisters must give coconut to their brother’s hand and serve them food.
As part of the tradition, siblings exchange gifts on this day, and sisters seek the blessings of brothers.

Bhai Dooj gift ideas

Chocolate and sweets have traditionally been the popular gift options. Express your affection for your siblings and celebrate the special bond with unique gifts.

Gifts for brothers

Luxury watch
Bracelet
Designer wallet
Sunglasses
Shoes
Personalised photo frame
Gadget like headphones
Sports accessories

Gifts for sisters

Jewellery
Cosmetic, spa and skincare products
Perfumes
Dresses, apparel
Personalised mug
Smartwatch
Favourite books

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