Bhai Dooj 2026: Holi Bhai Dooj is being celebrated today, know the most auspicious time of Tilak, worship method and remedies for brother’s long life.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the next day of Holi i.e. on the second day of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month. It is believed that on this day, the sisters who apply Tilak to their brothers and feed them, their brothers get freedom from the fear of Yamraj and the danger of untimely death is averted.1. Bhai Dooj 2026: Auspicious Timings: Effective today, March 5, till Dwitiya Tithi evening. The best time to do Tilak is as follows: Dwitiya Tithi starts: March 4, 2026, from 4:48 PM. Dwitiya Tithi ends: March 5, 2026, till 5:03 PM. Abhijeet Muhurta (most auspicious): 12:09 PM to 12:56 PM. Rahukaal (forbidden time): 2:00 PM to 3:28 PM. (Do not do Tilak during this time).2. Worship method: How to do brother’s tilak? (Puja Vidhi) Follow these steps to get the exact result: Prepare the stool: Fill the stool with rice solution on a wooden stool to seat the brother. Attention to direction: The brother’s face should be towards the north or north-east (northeast) direction. Sister’s face should be towards west. Tilak material: Keep roli, akshat, coconut (ball), sweets and lamp in the plate. Tilak ritual: Apply tilak on brother’s forehead and apply akshat on it. After this, give coconut in brother’s hand. Aarti: Light a lamp and perform Aarti for brother and pray for his long life and happiness and prosperity. 3. Astrological Tips: What to do and what not to do? (Dos & Don’ts) Gifts: A brother must give a gift to his sister as per his capacity. Food: On this day, it is considered very auspicious for a brother to go to his sister’s house and eat food prepared by her. Moon Darshan: According to mythological beliefs, seeing the moon on this day makes the relationship between brother and sister stronger. Caution: Do not consume meat or alcohol on the day of Bhai Dooj and avoid any kind of argument. The Mythological Story: According to the story, on this day, the god of death Yamraj had come to his sister Yamuna’s house to have food. Pleased with Yamuna’s hospitality, Yamraj had given a boon that the brother who bathes in Yamuna river on this day and gets his sister tilak, will not have to endure the tortures of Yamalok.