Bhau Beej 2025: Date, Time, and Significance

Bhau Beej 2025: Date, Time, and Significance (image: canva)

Bhau Beej 2025: Also known as Bhai Dooj, Bhaiya Dvitiya, or Yam Dvitiya, is celebrated on the second day of the Shukla Paksha in the Kartik month of the Hindu calendar. In 2025 Bhau Beej will be celebrated on Thursday, October 23, with the Aparahna Muhurat from 12:48 PM to 3:24 PM. This festival honors the sacred bond between brothers and sisters and is observed with special rituals, prayers, and family gatherings.

Bhau Beej 2025 Date and Time

Bhau Beej is more than a celebration of sibling love; it is rooted in Hindu scriptures and traditions. Sisters pray for their brothers’ long life, prosperity, and happiness by performing a ceremonial tilak and offering a decorated prayer thali. Brothers, in turn, bless their sisters and give gifts, often including clothes or money. The festival is a reflection of duty, respect, and familial devotion.

Rituals and Customs

The day begins with sisters taking a morning bath and observing a fast. They invite their brothers to their home, perform tilak ceremonies, tie a protective kalava (sacred thread), and conduct aartis. Sisters then offer sweets and meals to their brothers. This ritual is believed to strengthen familial ties and bring prosperity to both siblings.

Bhau Beej is also called Yam Dvitiya because of its connection to Lord Yama and Yamuna. Legend says that bathing in the Yamuna river on this day absolves sins and increases longevity and wealth. Brothers who visit their sisters for tilak on this day are said to be protected from Yama’s fear and assured long life. Sisters performing the vrat are blessed with fortune and well-being.

Though celebrated across India under different names, the essence of Bhau Beej remains the same: honoring the bond between brothers and sisters. It is a blend of devotion, love, and cultural heritage that strengthens family ties while preserving ancient traditions.