When is Bhai Dooj 2024? Know Exact Date and Significance

Bhai Dooj is one of the most auspicious festival and the marks the ending of Diwali festivities. On this propitious day, all sister observe fast and pray for the well being of their brothers. This day holds a special significance as the day celebrates the bond of brothers and sisters. The festival of Bhaiya Dooj is going to be celebrated on Dwitiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in he month of Kartik. This year, the festival of Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on November 3, 2024.

Bhai Dooj 2024 : Date and Time

Dwitiya Tithi Begins - November 2, 2024 - 08:22 PM
Dwitiya Tithi Ends - November 3, 2024 - 11:06 PM

This year, Dwitiya Tithi will start from 8:22 PM on November 2, 2024 and Dwitiya Tithi will end at 11:06 PM on November 3.

Bhai Dooj 2024: Significance

Bhai Dooj is one of the most prominent festivals of Hindus. The day celebrates the special bond between a brother and sister. The day is also celebrated as Yama Dwitiya. This day is marks the ending of the Diwali celebration. Bhai Dooj is the fifth day of Diwali and the festival is celebrated with joy and happiness. All the sisters pray for the well being and long life of their brothers and brothers take a vow to protect their sister from all evil eyes.

Bhai Dooj 2024: Rituals

All sisters and brothers get ready to celebrate this day. They wear new clean clothes before starting the tika ceremony. Sister put tilak on the forehead of their brothers and give them dried coconut as it is the symbol of longevity and well being and they perform aarti also. Sisters pray for the long life of their brothers and in return brother give their sisters amazing gifts and money as a token of affection. They give sweets to each others and celebrate this day with immense love and happiness.