Sun Nov 03 14:24:29 UTC 2024: ## Bhai Dooj 2024: Celebrate the Special Bond of Siblings on November 3rd

**New Delhi, India** – This Sunday, November 3rd, Hindus across India will celebrate Bhai Dooj, a festival that honors the unbreakable bond between siblings. This auspicious day, also known as Bhaiya Dooj, Bhau Beej, Bhai Phonta, or Bhratri Dwitiya, falls on the second day of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik.

Sisters traditionally perform a special ceremony known as Tika, placing a vermilion mark on their brother’s forehead and performing an aarti while carrying a thali filled with sweets, roli, and coconut. This ritual symbolizes their prayers for their brother’s long life, health, and prosperity. In return, brothers shower their sisters with gifts, strengthening the bond of love and affection.

This year, the auspicious time for the Tika ceremony falls between 12:49 PM and 03:07 PM on November 3rd. The day itself signifies the victory of good over evil, with its origins rooted in Hindu mythology. According to legend, Lord Krishna, after defeating Narakasura, was welcomed by his sister Subhadra with sweets and a tilak on his forehead.

Across India, different regions celebrate Bhai Dooj with unique traditions. In West Bengal, it is known as Bhai Phota, while in South India, it is celebrated as Yama Dwitiya. Maharashtra observes Bhau Beej on the same day.

Regardless of the name or regional variations, Bhai Dooj remains a beautiful celebration of the special connection between brothers and sisters, filled with love, blessings, and a sense of unity.

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