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When is bai dooj 2024: The festival of Bhai Bija is celebrated every year on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Kartak month. It is also called Yama Dwitiya. On this day, sisters apply tilak to their brothers and wish for their long life and prosperity. This festival symbolizes the unbreakable relationship between brother and sister. This time people are confused about the date of Bhai Bija. In such a situation, we are telling you the exact date of Bhai Bija and the auspicious time of Bhai Bija Puja according to the Panchang. Let us explain in detail.
Auspicious time of Bhai Beej Puja
According to the Panchang, Dwitiya Tithi will start at 8.22 pm on November 2 and Dwitiya Tithi will end at 11.06 pm on November 3. In such a situation, the festival of Bhai Bija will be celebrated on 3rd November. Whereas the best time for Bhai Bija Puja will be from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm. There is a mythological belief that if sisters apply Tilak to their brother at an auspicious time, then the brother's life is long and there is happiness and prosperity in the life of both brother and sister.
Importance of Bhai Bija
The festival of Bhai Bija celebrated on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya is a symbol of the unbreakable love between brother and sister. It is believed that on this day Yamuna had given food to her brother Yama with respect. According to the boon of Yamraj, the person who worships Yama by taking bath in Yamuna on this day does not have to go to Yamalok after death. Yamuna is considered the daughter of Surya and is believed to remove all kinds of suffering. Therefore, taking bath in Yamuna river and worshiping Yamuna and Yamraj on the day of Yam Dwitiya is considered especially fruitful.
Bhai Bija Puja Tilak Method
According to mythological belief, on the day of Bhai Bija, sisters should apply tilak to their brothers while facing north-east direction. After Tilak, sisters should put salt in their brother's mouth and then feed coconut and rice to the brother. After this, perform aarti of your brother and pray for his good fortune and long life. Brothers should also give gifts to sisters. There is a myth that this keeps the love between brother and sister forever.
