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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nBhai Dooj falls on the last day of the five-day-long Diwali celebrations. Bhai Dooj is observed on the second lunar day of the Shukla Paksha of the Kartiya month as per the Hindu calendar or two days after Diwali. This year, this festival will be observed on 15th November, Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bhai Dooj 2023 timings <\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rakhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bhai-Dooj-2023-timings.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMany people believe in celebrating certain festivals at auspicious times. The Bhai dooj 2023 timings are as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bhai Dooj 2023 tithi begins<\/strong> \u2013 04:06 AM, 14th November <\/p>\n\n\n\nBhai Dooj 2023 tithi ends<\/strong> \u2013 03:17 AM, 15th November<\/p>\n\n\n\nBhai Dooj samagri or essentials for the vidhi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rakhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bhai-Dooj-samagri-or-essentials-for-the-vidhi.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEvery festival in India is celebrated by following different rituals and customs across different states. Not following the rituals of any certain festival loses its charm. To celebrate this festival with your brother with the traditional customs, first, it\u2019s important to know what the Bhai Dooj essentials you need for the ceremony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mauli threads<\/strong> \u2013 A mauli thread is essential to the Bhai Dooj celebrations. In the Hindu religion, the mauli thread is considered very auspicious and provides good energy to the wearer. Like the rakhi thread, a mauli thread wards off the negative energies that may surround your brother. <\/p>\n\n\n\nRoli and chawal <\/strong>\u2013 at the beginning of the the Bhai Dooj ceremony, you must apply tika on your brother\u2019s forehead. You will need roli or vermillion with rice, akshat, or Chandan for this. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSweets or dry fruits<\/strong> \u2013 Like Raksha Bandhan, sisters also offer something sweet to eat after doing their aarti. So, get your brother\u2019s favorite Bhai<\/strong> Dooj sweets<\/strong><\/a> or dry fruits for the occasion. You can choose from rasgulla, kheer, kaju katli, soan papdi, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\nRice flour seat <\/strong>\u2013 You will also need rice flour to make a square-shaped seat made out of flour for your brother. According to the customs, brothers must sit in the square-shaped seat for the tika ceremony. <\/p>\n\n\n\nA puja thali<\/strong> \u2013 A puja thali is essential for all puja ceremonies in Hindu religion. Even in Bhai Dooj, a puja thali is required where you place all the items required for the ceremony. The aarti of your brother will also be done with the lit diya on this puja thali. <\/p>\n\n\n\nDried coconut <\/strong>\u2013 You will also need a dried coconut for the Bhai Dooj vidhi. According to the rituals, sisters offer dried coconuts to their brothers after the tika ceremony. <\/p>\n\n\n\nA diya and a lamp<\/strong> \u2013 A diya is needed to do the aarti of your brother and a small lamp is placed in the south direction for the Bhai tika ceremony. <\/p>\n\n\n\nBhai Dooj gifts for brothers<\/strong> \u2013 Giving gifts to each other is also part of the Bhai Dooj celebrations. Sisters choose the best Bhai Dooj gifts for brothers, and brothers, on the other hand, choose return gifts for sisters. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow is Bhai Dooj celebrated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rakhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/How-is-Bhai-Dooj-celebrated.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nLet\u2019s see the rituals and customs of celebrating Bhai Dooj or Bhai tika!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brothers and sisters wake up early in the morning. The sisters get bathed and dressed in new and ethnic attire for the festival. They start preparing for the puja and decorate their puja thali with all the essentials, such as roli chawal, sweets, diyas, etc. <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n
The sisters then prepare the square seat where their brother is seated for the tilak ceremony. The sisters then apply the roli chawal on their brothers\u2019 foreheads and place the dried coconut or betel leaves, sugar or black grams, etc., in their hands. She then chants the mantras and prays for the longevity and well-being of their brothers. <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sisters then do the aarti of their brothers with a lit diya on the puja thali. The younger touches the feet of the elder brother or sister as a mark of respect. Then, the brothers and sisters exchange Bhai dooj gifts<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\nUsually, the brothers visit their sisters\u2019 homes for the ceremony. The sister also prepares a delicious meal for her brother. <\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Those who don\u2019t have a brother also celebrate Bhai Dooj but in a unique way. They worship and offer prayers to the Chandra Dev or the Moon. If your brother cannot visit you during this festival, you can pray to the Chandra Dev for your brother\u2019s long life, success, and happiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is how brothers and sisters usually celebrate Bhai Dooj in India. Since our country has diverse cultures in different corners, Bhai Dooj is also celebrated as unique in different regions and known by names such as Bhaubeej, Bhai Phonta, Bhai tika, etc. For example, in the states of Bihar and UP, the sister curses their brothers and then pricks her tongue as a punishment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bhai Dooj celebrations are not only limited to India. The festival is also widely celebrated in Nepal. Bhai Dooj in Nepal is called Bhai Tihar. Sisters apply a long seven-color tika to their brother\u2019s forehead. They also offer prayers to Lord Yamraj, the god of justice and death, for the long life of their brothers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why is Bhai Dooj celebrated? <\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMany people believe in celebrating certain festivals at auspicious times. The Bhai dooj 2023 timings are as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bhai Dooj 2023 tithi begins<\/strong> \u2013 04:06 AM, 14th November <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bhai Dooj 2023 tithi ends<\/strong> \u2013 03:17 AM, 15th November<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every festival in India is celebrated by following different rituals and customs across different states. Not following the rituals of any certain festival loses its charm. To celebrate this festival with your brother with the traditional customs, first, it\u2019s important to know what the Bhai Dooj essentials you need for the ceremony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mauli threads<\/strong> \u2013 A mauli thread is essential to the Bhai Dooj celebrations. In the Hindu religion, the mauli thread is considered very auspicious and provides good energy to the wearer. Like the rakhi thread, a mauli thread wards off the negative energies that may surround your brother. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Roli and chawal <\/strong>\u2013 at the beginning of the the Bhai Dooj ceremony, you must apply tika on your brother\u2019s forehead. You will need roli or vermillion with rice, akshat, or Chandan for this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sweets or dry fruits<\/strong> \u2013 Like Raksha Bandhan, sisters also offer something sweet to eat after doing their aarti. So, get your brother\u2019s favorite Bhai<\/strong> Dooj sweets<\/strong><\/a> or dry fruits for the occasion. You can choose from rasgulla, kheer, kaju katli, soan papdi, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rice flour seat <\/strong>\u2013 You will also need rice flour to make a square-shaped seat made out of flour for your brother. According to the customs, brothers must sit in the square-shaped seat for the tika ceremony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A puja thali<\/strong> \u2013 A puja thali is essential for all puja ceremonies in Hindu religion. Even in Bhai Dooj, a puja thali is required where you place all the items required for the ceremony. The aarti of your brother will also be done with the lit diya on this puja thali. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dried coconut <\/strong>\u2013 You will also need a dried coconut for the Bhai Dooj vidhi. According to the rituals, sisters offer dried coconuts to their brothers after the tika ceremony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A diya and a lamp<\/strong> \u2013 A diya is needed to do the aarti of your brother and a small lamp is placed in the south direction for the Bhai tika ceremony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bhai Dooj gifts for brothers<\/strong> \u2013 Giving gifts to each other is also part of the Bhai Dooj celebrations. Sisters choose the best Bhai Dooj gifts for brothers, and brothers, on the other hand, choose return gifts for sisters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s see the rituals and customs of celebrating Bhai Dooj or Bhai tika!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brothers and sisters wake up early in the morning. The sisters get bathed and dressed in new and ethnic attire for the festival. They start preparing for the puja and decorate their puja thali with all the essentials, such as roli chawal, sweets, diyas, etc. <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n The sisters then prepare the square seat where their brother is seated for the tilak ceremony. The sisters then apply the roli chawal on their brothers\u2019 foreheads and place the dried coconut or betel leaves, sugar or black grams, etc., in their hands. She then chants the mantras and prays for the longevity and well-being of their brothers. <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n Sisters then do the aarti of their brothers with a lit diya on the puja thali. The younger touches the feet of the elder brother or sister as a mark of respect. Then, the brothers and sisters exchange Bhai dooj gifts<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n Usually, the brothers visit their sisters\u2019 homes for the ceremony. The sister also prepares a delicious meal for her brother. <\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n Those who don\u2019t have a brother also celebrate Bhai Dooj but in a unique way. They worship and offer prayers to the Chandra Dev or the Moon. If your brother cannot visit you during this festival, you can pray to the Chandra Dev for your brother\u2019s long life, success, and happiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is how brothers and sisters usually celebrate Bhai Dooj in India. Since our country has diverse cultures in different corners, Bhai Dooj is also celebrated as unique in different regions and known by names such as Bhaubeej, Bhai Phonta, Bhai tika, etc. For example, in the states of Bihar and UP, the sister curses their brothers and then pricks her tongue as a punishment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bhai Dooj celebrations are not only limited to India. The festival is also widely celebrated in Nepal. Bhai Dooj in Nepal is called Bhai Tihar. Sisters apply a long seven-color tika to their brother\u2019s forehead. They also offer prayers to Lord Yamraj, the god of justice and death, for the long life of their brothers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBhai Dooj samagri or essentials for the vidhi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhy is Bhai Dooj celebrated? <\/h2>\n\n\n