- By Kashish Rai
- Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:46 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bhai Dooj 2024: Celebrated two days after Diwali, Bhai Dooj is a heartwarming festival honouring the special bond between brothers and sisters. This joyous occasion is also known as Bhai Tika in Nepal, Bhai Phonta in Bengal, and Bhau Beej in Maharashtra. On this day, sisters lovingly pray for their brothers' longevity, health, and prosperity. In return, brothers shower their sisters with thoughtful gifts, fulfilling their heartfelt wishes. The festival strengthens sibling ties, fostering love, protection, and affection. Sisters adorn their brothers' foreheads with a sacred tikka, symbolising blessings and good fortune. Bhai Dooj celebrates the unconditional love and loyalty between siblings, reinforcing family bonds and creating cherished memories.
Check out all the significant details regarding the date, shubh muhurat for teeka and other details for Bhai Dooj below:
Bhai Dooj 2024: 2nd Or 3rd November, When To Celebrate Bhaiya Dooj?
This year, Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on 3rd November 2024. Dwitiya Tithi will begin at 08:21 PM on 2nd November 2024 and end at 10:05 PM on 3rd November 2024.
Bhai Dooj 2024: Shubh Muhurat For Tika
The Shubh Muhurat for doing Bhai Dooj Tika is from 01:10 PM to 03:22 PM on 3rd November 2024.
Just like Raksha Bandhan, Bhai Dooj is a sacred festival dedicated to celebrating the precious bond between brothers and sisters. (Image Source: Freepik)
Bhai Dooj 2024: Legends Behind This Sacred Festival As Per Hinduism
According to Hindu legends, Bhai Dooj commemorates Lord Krishna's visit to his sister Subhadra after defeating the demon Narkasur. Subhadra warmly welcomed Krishna with an aarti and applied a tilak on his forehead, symbolising her love and blessings. However, another renowned mythological story behind Bhai Dooj revolves around the Sun God Surya's twins, Yama and Varni. Their mother, Samjna, left them due to the Sun's intense heat, leaving behind her shadow, Chhaya. Chhaya ill-treated Yama and Varni, leading them to separate paths - Varni became the river Yamuna, while Yama became the god of death.
Years later, Yama reunited with Varni, who prepared a grand feast to welcome her brother. Before departing, Yama asked Varni to make a wish. Selfless Varni wished that every brother would visit their sister on this day (the second day after Diwali) and receive their sister's prayers for happiness. Yama granted her wish, and thus, Bhai Dooj was born. This heartwarming festival celebrates the unconditional bond between siblings, where sisters pray for their brothers' well-being and brothers shower their sisters with love and gifts.
(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert in the relevant field.)