Bhai Dooj also known as Bhai Phota or Yama Dwitiya celebrates the bond between a brother and a sister. It is a part of five-day festivities that start with Diwali. This year, the festival falls on Monday, that is, November 16. On this day, sisters apply red tika on the forehead of their brothers as a symbol of togetherness and pray for their well being.
Bhai Dooj date:
This year, the festival will be celebrated on Monday, November 16.
Bhai Dooj 2020 Tithi
The festival is celebrated on The Dwitiya Tithi. This year, it will start at 7:06 AM on November 16 and ends at 3:56 AM on November 17.
Puja Time for Bhai Dooj 2020
The rituals for the Bhai Dooj such as appplying the tilak must be performed between 1:10 PM to 3:18 PM.
On this day, the elder brothers shower sisters with gifts and blessings. According to Hindu Mythology, it is believed that on this day, Krishna visited his sister Subhadra after slaying demon Narakasura. To celebrate Krishna’s victory, Subhadra applied tilak on his forehead and fed him with sweets and since then, the festival is observed.
Some people are also of view that the festival originated when Yamraj was called by his sister Yamuna and he put in a lot of efforts to visit her. She then applied some tilak on his forehead. Yamraj then asked her if she wanted a boon and that’s why brothers give gifts to their sisters on this day.
In some states across India, women who do not have a brother worship the god of moon.
Here’re some greetings that you can exchange with your siblings:
*You were always my best friend,
Looking out for me, making sure
The path I travelled on was smooth.
Even if I searched the world over,
There cannot be a better brother than you.
Happy Bhai Dooj!
*The memories of our silly flights, craziness, and fun may fade away with time but the love we share will only grow with time. Happy Bhai Dooj!
*You mean the world to me bhai
May the beautiful relationship we share,
strengthen our bond more
Best wishes for Bhai Dooj
*Happy Bhai Dooj to the most handsome and the best brother in the world. May you are blessed with all the happiness.
*You are my best friend that I could ever ask for. Thanks for all the love and support and Happy Bhai Dooj to you.
