Fri Nov 01 14:26:54 UTC 2024: ## Bhai Dooj 2024: Auspicious Day for Sibling Bonds, No Bhadra Shadow

**New Delhi:** The festival of Bhai Dooj, celebrating the unbreakable bond between brothers and sisters, will be celebrated on **November 3, 2024**. This year, the auspicious occasion falls on a day free from the inauspicious Bhadra period, making it a highly favorable time for the ritual.

According to the Vedic Panchang, Bhai Dooj is observed on the second lunar day (Dvitiya) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Kartik month. This year, the Dvitiya Tithi commences on November 2nd at 8:21 PM and ends on November 3rd at 10:05 PM.

For optimal auspiciousness, Bhai Dooj will be observed on November 3rd, 2024, based on the ‘Udaya Tithi’ principle.

The entire day of November 3rd is deemed favorable for worship and rituals, with the most auspicious time for applying tilak on the brother falling between 1:10 PM and 3:22 PM.

Sisters can perform the traditional Bhai Dooj rituals during this 2 hour 12-minute window, offering prayers and blessings for their brother’s long life and prosperity. In return, the brother vows to protect his sister.

**Note:** This information is based on religious beliefs and is provided for informational purposes only. News24 does not endorse or verify the accuracy of the information.

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