Bhai Dooj 2024: The festival of Bhai Dooj is celebrated every year on the second date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. According to the calendar, the festival of Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on November 3, 2024. Nam Yam Dwitiya is also the second day of Bhai Dooj. Because it is celebrated as a form of worship to Lord Yama (Lord of Death) to wish for the long life of the brothers.
Why do we celebrate the festival of Bhai Dooj?
According to mythology, the importance of the festival of Bhai Dooj is linked to a story. According to this legend, once upon a time, Lord Yamraj asked for a boon from his sister Yamuna to get the clean and holy water of Yamuna river. Troubled by her brother’s worries, she offers special water from Yamuna as a boon to Lord Yam. As a result of this boon, brother Yamraj gets freedom from anger and is freed from sorrow and distress. Therefore, Bhai Dooj is also called “Yam Dwitiya”, because this day symbolizes the love between brother and sister, and this day is also celebrated for the long life of the brother. The blessings and blessings of Yamraj are sought.
Yamuna had asked for a boon
After bathing, Yamuna worshiped Yamraj and fed him delicious dishes. Yamraj was pleased with Yamuna’s hospitality and asked his sister to ask for a groom. Then Yamuna said, “O gentleman! You come to my house on this day every year and the sister who, like me, respects her brother on this day, should not fear you.” Saying amen, Yamraj gave priceless clothes and jewelery to Yamuna and went to Yamlok. Since then, the tradition of celebrating the festival of Bhai Dooj has been going on from this day. For this reason, it is believed that Yamraj and Yamuna must be worshiped on the day of Bhai Dooj.
Auspicious time for Bhai Dooj puja-
According to the Panchang, the second tithi starts on 2nd November at 8.22 pm and ends on 3rd November at 11.06 pm. In such a situation, the festival of Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on 3rd November. Whereas the best time to worship Bhai Dooj will be from 11:45 to 1:30 in the day. There is a mythological belief that if sisters apply Tilak to their brothers at an auspicious time, then the brothers have a long life and there is happiness and prosperity in the lives of both brothers and sisters. On the day of Bhai Dooj, sisters apply Tilak on their brother’s forehead and pray for his long life.
Bhai Dooj worship and Tilak method-
According to mythological beliefs, sisters should apply tilak to their brother by facing north-east direction and then sweeten the mouth. Then you should perform Aarti for your brother and give him a coconut. Brothers should give gifts to sisters, it is considered auspicious to do so. The festival of Bhai Dooj is a symbol of the unbreakable love between brother and sister.
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