Bhaubeej: Bhai Dooj

Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhaiya Dooj, Bhau Beej, Bhai Tika, or Bhai Phonta, is a Hindu festival celebrated in India and Nepal. It is observed on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) in the month of Kartika, which typically falls two days after Diwali. The festival celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, similar to Raksha Bandhan. Significance: Brother-Sister Bond: The festival emphasizes the deep bond of love and protection between brothers and sisters. Sisters ... Bhau Beej 2025: Bhau Beej this year will be celebrated on October 23, it celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters with tilak, gifts, prayers and rituals for prosperity and long life. Happy Bhai Dooj 2024 date, timings, wishes & status: Bhai Dooj, also called Bhau Beej, Bhai Phonta, Bhai Tika, or Yamadvitiya, is a significant Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. It is observed on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik, as per the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar. This joyous occasion marks the end of the Diwali celebrations and is filled with traditional rituals and love between siblings. According to the Hindu calendar, Bhai Dooj falls on the Dwitiya Tithi of the Kartik month’s Shukla Paksha. This year, the Dwitiya Tithi begins at 8:16 PM on October 22 and ends at 10:46 PM on October 23.