On Bhai Dooj 2024, sisters across India honors their brothers with prayers and rituals, marking the festival’s timeless celebration of sibling love. Traditionally, sisters apply a tilak on their brothers’ foreheads, perform aarti, and pray for their long life and happiness. But what if your brother is far away? Whether he’s in a different city or country, you can still celebrate Bhai Dooj with heartfelt rituals. Here’s a guide on how to perform the puja and tilak from afar, ensuring your brother feels loved and blessed, no matter where he is.
Begin Bhai Dooj 2024 Puja with a Clean Space
To start your Bhai Dooj 2024 puja, wake up early and take a bath. Clean the prayer area well to ensure it’s a peaceful, spotless space for the rituals. Set up the items for the puja with care, and place a coconut on a yellow or red cloth. This will act as a symbolic representation of your brother during the puja. Sprinkle holy water (like Ganga water) on the coconut, and offer flowers and rice grains (also called ‘Akshat’) on it to bless him from afar.
Know the Best Time (Muhurat) for Bhai Dooj 2024 Puja
Timing plays an important role in rituals. For Bhai Dooj 2024, the best muhurat for offering prayers and doing the tilak is between 1:00 PM and 3:22 PM. During this time, imagine your brother is present, perform his ‘Aarti’ with a lamp, and wish him a long, happy life. Following this timing is believed to bring good fortune to both the brother and sister.
Performing the Tilak Ritual from a Distance
If your brother isn’t physically present, you can still perform the tilak ceremony with symbolic items. Place a coconut on a yellow or red cloth as a representation of your brother. Visualize applying the tilak on the coconut as if it’s your brother’s forehead, and offer sweets in his name. This symbolic act, along with prayers and blessings, keeps the essence of Bhai Dooj intact. To add a personal touch, some sisters choose to video call their brothers while performing the ritual, making the celebration feel closer even from miles away.
Regional Names and Traditions of Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj is celebrated across India with different names and traditions. In Maharashtra and Goa, it is known as ‘Bhau Beej,’ while in Nepal, it is called ‘Bhai Tika.’ No matter the name or the distance, sisters pray for the prosperity of their brothers, who, in return, often give them gifts. This mutual expression of love and care makes Bhai Dooj a truly heartfelt festival.
Make the Most of Bhai Dooj 2024 Even If Apart
Even if your brother is far away, Bhai Dooj 2024 can still be meaningful. From praying during the auspicious muhurat to performing the rituals with devotion, you can celebrate the festival in spirit. In the end, it’s your love and blessings that matter the most.
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