In Sanatan Dharma, after Govardhan Puja, everyone celebrates the festival of Bhai Dooj with great pomp. This festival symbolizes the unbreakable bond and affection between brother and sister. On this day all the brothers and sisters perform some special rituals. Where on one side the sisters apply Tilak to their brother and perform Aarti. Through this ritual, sisters wish for the long life of their brothers, while on the other hand, brothers give gifts to their sisters and promise to support them throughout their life. Religious experts believe that on this day all sisters should apply tilak to their brothers only at an auspicious time.
This year many people believe that this festival should be celebrated on 10th November, while some people say that it would be auspicious to celebrate this festival on 11th November. Let us know what is the exact date of the festival and the auspicious time of puja?
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When to celebrate Bhai Dooj?
This year, 10th November is the second date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. The festival of Bhai Dooj is celebrated on this date. However, this year Dwitiya Tithi is starting at 2 pm on 10th November, which will end at 3:53 pm on 11th November. Udaya Tithi of this festival is 11th November. For this reason, the festival of Bhai Dooj should be celebrated on 11th November.
Auspicious time to apply tilak to brother
According to the Hindu calendar, this year, sisters should apply tilak to their brothers at noon. The most auspicious time for applying Tilak and performing Aarti on 11th November will be from 1:10 pm to 3:20 pm. At this time, sisters should apply tilak to their brother and also wish for his long life.
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On this day, everyone should worship Lord Ganesha, Mother Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu together with the entire family in the morning. During the puja, devotees should apply roli and sandalwood tilak on the idols of gods and goddesses. After that, fruits and sweets should be offered to God after lighting a lamp. After the puja, sisters should pray for the long life of their brothers.
Story of Bhai Dooj
According to the religious story, Sun God had two children, whose names were Yamraj and Yamuna. There was immense affection between the two brothers and sisters. Yamuna often called Yamraj to her house to feed him, but due to being busy with work, Yamraj was not able to go to his sister's house. After this, when Yamraj went to his sister's house on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month, Yamuna became very happy. Yamuna applied tilak to Yamraj and performed his aarti.
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Seeing all this Yamraj became very happy. He told Yamuna to ask for whatever you wish. Then Yamuna asked for a boon that every year on this day, the brother who gets Tilak applied by his sister should have a long life. Yamraj gave this boon to his sister. On the basis of this story, the tradition of celebrating Bhai Dooj started.
Note: This article is based on religious beliefs and calculations. We do not confirm this.