Bhai Dooj 2023: Check Date And Shubh Muhurat
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Bhai Dooj 2023: The day is also known as Bhau Beej, Bhai Dwitiya and Bhathru Dwithiya.
The festival of Bhai Dooj celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. The day marks the culmination of the five-day-long Diwali festivities in several states in the country. This year, the festival will start on November 14 and continue till November 15.
The name of the festival comes from two words: "Bhai," which means brother and "Dooj," meaning the second day after the new moon On this auspicious day, sisters adorn their brothers with tilak (vermilion) on their foreheads, aarti, and the tying of a protecting thread around their wrists as a symbol of their love and affection. The day is also known as Bhau Beej, Bhai Dwitiya and Bhathru Dwithiya. In southern states, this day is celebrated as Yama Dwitiya.
The festival will be observed on two days this year- November 14 and November 15. The Drik Panchang states that the auspicious Muhurat will start in the afternoon on Tuesday and end on Wednesday. This will also give siblings more time to get together and enjoy Bhai Dooj traditions and rituals.
