Bhai Dooj 2025: October 22 or 23? Check exact Date, History, Significance, Timings, and Shubh Muhurat

Bhai Dooj Date 2025: People are busy revelling in the festivities of Diwali and are gearing up to celebrate the festivals that follow it. The Diwali season is celebrated over five days. This festive season begins with the auspicious festival of Dhanteras, followed by Choti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi and Diwali. After devotees are done celebrating the festival of lights, people observe Govardhan Puja, and to close the festive season, Bhai Dooj is celebrated by siblings! During the festival of Bhai Dooj, sisters pray to God for the longevity and well-being of their brother. Let’s dive in to find out more about the auspicious festival of Bhai Dooj date, history, significance, timings, and shubh muhurat here!

What is Bhai Dooj?

The pious festival of Bhai Dooj is celebrated every year by brothers and sisters. Also known as Bhaiya Dooj, this festival is all about strengthening the bond between siblings. During this festival, sisters pray to God for the prosperity, well-being and longevity of their beloved brothers. This annual festival is celebrated after two days of Diwali. It occurs on the second day of the Shukla Paksha of the Kartika month. 

Bhai Dooj 2025 Date: October 22 or 23?

There has been a lot of confusion around the date of Bhai Dooj this year. According to Drik Panchang, Bhai Dooj 2025 will be celebrated on October 23, 2025. Celebrate this auspicious festival to strengthen the bond between your siblings. Make sure to perform all the holy rituals within the Bhai Dooj 2025 shubh muhrat timings. 

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History of Bhai Dooj

According to Hindu scriptures, Goddess Yamuna had invited her brother, Lord Yama (the God of Death), to her home after a long period of separation. Being overcome with joy, she applied a tikka or tilak on his forehead and cooked for him. Moved by her love and dedication, her brother, Yama, granted her a boon. Goddess Yamuna requested that any brother receiving a tilak from his sister on this day would be protected, leading to the festival getting its name of ‘Bhai Dooj’.

Significance of Bhai Dooj

The holy festival of Bhai Dooj is a festival about honouring the love, bond and connection between brothers-sisters. On this festival, siblings celebrate by exchanging sweets or presents, and sisters apply a tilak or tikka on their brother’s forehead. 

Bhai Dooj Timings 2025 (Shubh Muhrat)

Here are the Bhai Dooj 2025 Shubh Muhrat timings for October 23  that you should abide by to perform the rituals of this festival:

Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time - 01:12 PM to 03:28 PM

Bhai Dooj Rituals and Traditions

The main tradition brothers and sisters should follow on the day of Bhai Dooj is to apply a Tilak. Just like Goddess Yamuna applied a Tilak on God Yama, sisters should apply a tikka on their brother’s forehead for their well-being. After this, the siblings can indulge in sweets and exchange presents!

Celebrate the holy festival of Bhai Dooj with your brothers and sisters to strengthen your bond this October 23, 2205! 

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