Bhai Dooj, a special Hindu festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, will be celebrated on Sunday, November 3, 2024. This festival holds deep cultural and emotional significance, as it highlights the loving connection between siblings.
Bhai Dooj 2024: Date and Time
Event | Date and Time |
Bhai Dooj | Sunday, November 3, 2024 |
Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time Duration | 01:10 PM to 0 3:21 PM02 Hours 12 Mins |
Yama Dwitiya | Sunday, November 3, 2024 |
On Bhai Dooj, sisters perform a ceremonial Tika (or Tilak) on their brothers' foreheads, praying for their long life, good health, and happiness. In return, brothers offer gifts to their sisters as a token of appreciation and pledge to protect and support them. This exchange of blessings and gifts strengthens their bond and reinforces the values of care and responsibility.
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Bhai Dooj 2024: Regional Celebrations
Bhai Dooj is celebrated under various names across India, including Bhau Beej in Maharashtra, Bhatra Dwitiya in some northern regions, Bhai Dwitiya, and Bhathru Dwithiya in southern states. Despite the different names, the spirit of the festival remains the same—celebrating sibling love.
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Bhai Dooj 2024: Significance
The festival comes two days after Diwali, concluding the five-day festivities with an emphasis on family. Bhai Dooj symbolizes the importance of siblings in one's life. Sisters pray for their brothers' well-being, while brothers show gratitude and offer gifts, creating a mutual exchange of affection and blessings.
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In essence, Bhai Dooj is more than a tradition; it is a celebration of lifelong bonds, protection, and mutual respect that stands the test of time.
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