- By Kashish Rai
- Sat, 02 Nov 2024 11:54 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bhai Dooj 2024: Celebrated on the second day after Diwali, Bhai Dooj honours the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna returned to his sister Subhadra after defeating the demon Narakasura, and she welcomed him with a tilak ceremony and prayers. This day commemorates that reunion. Sisters apply a tilak to their brothers' foreheads, praying for their long life, prosperity, and protection. In return, brothers gift sisters with tokens of love and promise to safeguard them. Bhai Dooj strengthens sibling ties, fostering love, loyalty, and gratitude. It reinforces family values and spiritual connections, solidifying the brother-sister relationship as a lifelong bond of trust and affection. This joyous festival celebrates the beauty of sibling relationships. This year, Bhai Dooj will be observed on 3rd November 2024.
Sisters can perform certain astrological remedies on Bhai Dooj to ensure success, wealth and happiness for their beloved brothers. Below is the list of 7 remedies to perform on Bhai Dooj to reap optimal benefits:
Bhai Dooj 2024: 7 Astrological Remedies To Perform On This Sacred Day
1. Tilak Ceremony with Turmeric and Vermilion
Perform a tilak ceremony using turmeric and vermilion powder on your brother's forehead. This sacred ritual invokes divine blessings, protects against negative energies, and attracts prosperity. Mix turmeric with water to create a paste, apply it, and then add a vermilion dot. Chant "Om Shri Mahalakshmiyei Namaha" to invoke Goddess Lakshmi's blessings.
2. Offer Sweet and Nutritious Sweets
Offer your brother traditional Indian sweets like laddu, barfi, or peda, symbolising sweetness and prosperity. These offerings nourish his mind, body, and soul, ensuring success and well-being. Prepare or purchase sweets, place them in decorative bowls, and pray for your brother's prosperity.
3. Chant Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
Chant the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra 11 times to safeguard your brother's life and prosperity. This powerful mantra, "Om Tryambakam Yajamahe...", protects against obstacles, ensures longevity, and attracts divine blessings. Chant with sincerity, visualising your brother's success and well-being.
4. Gift a Yellow Thread or Cloth
Gift your brother a yellow thread or cloth, symbolising prosperity, wisdom, and good fortune. Yellow represents the Sun, signifying energy and positivity. Tie the thread around his wrist or offer a yellow handkerchief, praying for his success and protection.
Bhai Dooj is observed on the Shukla Paksha Dwitiya tithi of Kartik Month. (Image Source: Freepik)
5. Perform Brother's Nakshatra Shanti Puja
Perform Nakshatra Shanti Puja to pacify any adverse planetary influences affecting your brother's life. Consult a pandit or perform a simple puja at home, offering prayers and flowers to the respective Nakshatra deity. This remedy ensures astrological balance and prosperity.
6. Offer Coconut and Betel Nuts
Offer a coconut and betel nuts to Lord Ganesha, remover of obstacles, ensuring your brother's success. Coconut symbolises fullness and prosperity, while betel nuts ward off negative energies. Pray for your brother's prosperity, break the coconut, and distribute betel nuts among family members.
7. Donate to Uplift Brothers' Astrological Planet
Donate items associated with your brother's ruling planet (e.g., yellow items for the Sun, red for Mars) to uplift his astrological influences. Donate to the needy or a temple, praying for your brother's prosperity. This remedy balances planetary energies, ensuring success and well-being. Consult a pandit or astrologer to determine the ruling planet.
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(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.)