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Bhai Dooj 2025: Bhai Dooj, the festival symbolizing unbreakable love, trust and sacred relationship, this year 23 October 2025, Wednesday Will be celebrated. Second date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month 22 October night of Starting from 8:17 pm till 10:47 pm on 23rd October Will remain. Since Udaya Tithi is on 23rd October, Bhai Dooj and Yam Dwitiya will be celebrated on this day.
This year this festival Ayushman Yoga and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga It is falling under the auspicious coincidence of. According to astrology, religious activities done in this yoga are especially fruitful. This combination is considered to be the factor for brother’s long life, good health and prosperity.
Bhai Dooj is also called Yama Dwitiya. According to the legend, Surya’s daughter Yamuna served food to her brother Yamraj on this day and blessed him with long life by applying tilak. Since then this festival has become a symbol of love between brother and sister. On this day, sisters observe fast, do puja, recite stories and pray for the long life of their brothers. Brothers also give gifts to their sisters by promising to protect them.
If a person forgets to light the Yamdeep on the day of Dhanteras, he can light the lamp in the name of Yamraj on this day. It is considered auspicious to pray for the blessings of the nine planets by lighting nine lamps in the evening.
Auspicious time and method of worship
Abhijit Muhurta for the worship of Bhai Dooj will be from 12:15 to 1:30 pm. Apart from this, the auspicious Choghadiya time from 5 pm to 6 pm will also be best. It is considered best to do Tilak and worship during this period.
On this day, sisters should tie three handfuls of whole green gram, one cardamom, one clove, five Gomati Chakras and some Durva in a green handkerchief or cloth and tie three knots in it for the long life and happy life of their brother. After lifting it seven times over the brother, keep it in the north-east corner of the house and chant the following mantra 11 or 21 times –
“Ganga should worship Yamuna, Yami should worship Yamraj, Subhadra should worship Krishna, as long as Ganga and Yamuna flow, may my brother live longer and prosper.”
After this, put the bundle in the Peepal tree.
It is auspicious to light a four-sided lamp in the name of Yamraj at the threshold of the house in the evening. It is believed that this ensures stability and obstacle-free progress in the brother’s life.
Remedies for wealth and prosperity
On this day, brothers and sisters should worship together by writing ‘Shri Hreem Shri’ with saffron and sandalwood on 5 Gomti Chakras for financial progress. After puja, install them in cupboard or place where money is kept.
To remove negativity, strike the alum seven times in the opposite direction from the brother’s head to toe and put it in the fire at the crossroads or stove. This keeps away evil powers and increases positive energy in the house.
Bhai Dooj gift suggestions according to zodiac sign:
On the day of Bhai Dooj, a gift chosen according to the zodiac sign not only increases love but also brings positive energy and auspicious results in relationships.
- Mesh: Giving red colored items increases excitement and enthusiasm in the brother-sister relationship.
- Taurus: Gifting white items or sweets maintains affection and sweetness.
- Gemini: Gifting a green plant brings freshness and new energy to the relationship.
- Cancer: Giving study material increases the brother’s knowledge and success.
- Lion: Gifting red clothes strengthens both self-confidence and love.
- Virgo: A gift consisting of gold, silver or diamond symbolizes prosperity and good fortune.
- Scorpio: Giving maroon clothes or showpiece increases stability and emotional bond in the relationship.
- Sagittarius: Giving gold-silver items or chocolates increases happiness and intimacy.
- Capricorn: Gifting woolen clothes is considered a symbol of protection and affection.
- Aquarius: Giving yellow clothes brings enthusiasm and positivity in life.
- Pisces: Giving blue clothes or showpieces increases depth and trust in the relationship.
These small gifts according to zodiac sign on Bhai Dooj make relationships more affectionate and auspicious.
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