Bhau Beej 2025: Date, Time, and Significance

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.