Bhai Dooj 2023: Confused Whether It's On Novemebr 14th Or 15th? Know Date, Time, And Significance Of The Festival

Bhai Dooj is observed on the second day of the Kartik month's Shukla Paksha, which falls two days after Diwali, marking the culmination of the Diwali festivities.

Bhai Dooj 2023: All You Need To Know

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Bhai Dooj 2023 Date: The festival of Bhai Dooj will be celebrated over two days this year. Bhai Dooj is observed on the second day of the Kartik month's Shukla Paksha, which falls two days after Diwali, marking the culmination of the Diwali festivities. On Bhai Dooj, every sister performs a tilak ceremony on her brother's forehead with roli and akshat, blessing him for a bright future.

Bhai Dooj is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India. However, there seems to be some confusion about the date of Bhai Dooj this year. Let's learn about the history, significance, and the correct date of this festival.

Bhai Dooj 2023 Muhurat (Bhai Dooj 2023 Timing):

Bhai Dooj will be celebrated over two days this year, on 14th and 15th November 2023. According to the Panchang, the Kartik Shukla Dwitiya Tithi begins on 14th November 2023 at 02:36 PM and ends on 15th November 2023 at 01:47 PM.

On 14th November 2023, the auspicious time for Bhai Dooj puja falls between 01:10 PM and 03:19 PM. Additionally, on this day, there is a Shobhan Yoga, which is considered highly auspicious.

Bhai Dooj Significance:

According to a mythological story, Yamuna invited her brother, Yama (the Lord of Death), to her home for a meal. When Yama visited his sister's house, she applied a tilak on his forehead and served him food. At that moment, Yama asked for a boon: that any sister who applies a tilak on her brother's forehead on the Kartik month's Shukla Dwitiya Tithi and feeds him will ensure that her brother is freed from Yama's fear. Yama on being granted the request, offered Yamuna a gift, and returned to the Yamaloka. Hence, Bhai Dooj is celebrated. It is also known as Yama Dwitiya.

On the day of Bhai Dooj, sisters who perform the tilak ceremony on their brothers' foreheads during an auspicious time ensure their brothers' well-being, longevity, righteousness, prosperity, and limitless happiness throughout the year. This day is also associated with performing the puja of Devi Yamuna and Dharmaraj Yama, which helps wash away unintentional sins.

It is a day of significant rituals, such as observing the moon at dawn and lighting a lamp with four wicks outside the house in the evening, which is believed to bring prosperity and abundance.