Bhai Dooj 2024: Date, Time, and the Heart of the Festival; All You Need to Know Admin, January 9, 2024May 9, 2024 Bhai Dooj celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. It marks the end of Diwali for Hindus. On this day, sisters put a red tika on their brothers’ foreheads. They also pray for their well-being. Table of Contents Toggle Date and TimeHistory and Significance Date and Time This festival goes by Yama Dwitiya, Bhau Beej, Bhai Phota, and Bhatri Dwitiya in different regions. It falls on the second day of Shukla Paksha in Kartik, after Diwali. This year, it falls on November 3rd (Monday). Rituals for Bhai Dooj should be done at the right time. The auspicious period is from 1:30 pm to 3:47 pm. History and Significance Legend has it that the god of death, Yamraj, missed his sister Yamuna’s calls many times. Finally, he visited her. She welcomed him warmly, offered treats, and a tilak. Pleased, Yamraj granted her a day each year for his visit. This tradition started as Bhai Dooj. Brothers visit their sisters annually to celebrate. There are other stories too. For instance, Lord Krishna visited Subhadra after defeating the demon Narakasura. Also, Mahavira’s brother, King Nandivardhan, found comfort with Sudarshana. This was after Mahavira’s passing, inspiring the festival. Another tale is about Goddess Lakshmi asking Bali for help. She wanted to free Lord Vishnu. This led to a festival celebrating sibling bonds. Bhai Dooj captures the love between siblings. It mixes stories of love, devotion, and family. Festivals