New Delhi: After Govardhan, the festival of Bhaiya Dooj will be celebrated across the country on October 23rd, and people are excited about it. Bhaiya Dooj is considered a symbol of brother-sister affection and love. On this festival, sisters apply a sandalwood tilak to their brothers’ foreheads and feed them sweets, wishing them long life. Brothers also promise to protect their sisters and give them gifts.
This year, Bhaiya Dooj is being celebrated on October 23rd. According to some astrological calculations, the auspicious time for Bhaiya Dooj is only 2 hours and 15 minutes. If you are planning to tie the Rakhi to your brother, first learn the auspicious time. Learn important things related to Bhaiya Dooj below, which will completely eliminate any confusion.
Why is Bhaiya Dooj celebrated?
Most people may be wondering why Bhaiya Dooj is celebrated. Actually, according to the Hindu religion, Lord Yama arrived at his sister Yamuna’s house on the second day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) of the month of Kalantar. This was the time when Yamuna welcomed her brother Yama with great respect, offered him food, and worshipped him.
Since then, Bhai Dooj has been celebrated on the second day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) of the month of Kartik. Several auspicious yogas, including Ayushmaan and Shivvas Yoga, are forming. Worshipping Lord Yama during these yogas will bestow health and longevity on the brother. Find out below what the auspicious time will be for Bhai Dooj.
What is the auspicious time for Bhai Dooj?
The second day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) of the month of Kartik is considered very auspicious until 10:46 pm on Thursday, October 23rd. Then, the third day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) of the month of Kartik begins. Sisters can worship Lord Yama on Bhai Dooj as per their convenience.
Learn about the auspicious time for the tilak.
For your information, it is considered auspicious to apply the tilak (vermillion mark) between 1:13 pm and 3:28 pm on the second day of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the month of Kartik. Along with this, tying the Raksha Sutra (protective thread) can also be done. Overall, the auspicious time for applying the tilak on Bhai Dooj is considered to be 2 hours and 15 minutes. This yoga ends at 10:46 pm. On this auspicious occasion, Lord Shiva will be at Kailash with the Goddess of the Universe, Mother Gauri.