Bhai Dooj in 2025 is scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd. Bhai Dooj falls on Thursday, October 23, 2025, during Dwitiya Tithi which begins the previous evening and ends by 10:46 PM. The most optimal period for the Tilak protocol (Aparahna Muhurat) extends from 1:13 PM to 3:28 PM
Bhai Dooj (alternately known as: Bhau Beej, Bhai Tika, Yama Dwitiya) summons the end of the Diwali festival cycle in Hindu tradition. draws from mythic tales of Yama (god of death) visiting his sister Yamuna. She welcomed him with food, aarti, and Tilak — so moved by her devotion, Yama granted that any brother who receives Tilak on this day will be spared untimely death and be showered with longevity and prosperity.
Beyond stories, Bhai Dooj is a living ritual; the sister shares her blessings, and the brother reciprocates with a gift and pledge of protection, reinforcing a permanent bond of love, respect, and the sacred duty between siblings.
Stepwise Protocol: Puja Vidhi & Tilak Implementation
1. Environment Preparation
Conduct comprehensive cleaning of the designated space. Execute rangoli patterns, arrange florals, and light diyas. Objective: maximize environmental positivity and ritual efficacy.
2. Tilak Plate (Thali) Assembly
Required components:
– Roli/Kumkum (vermilion powder)
– Akshat (unbroken rice)
– Illuminated diya for aarti
– Sweets/fruits (nutritional offering)
– Florals and betel leaves
– Optional: gift
3. Participant Reception
Upon brother’s arrival, initiate the greeting sequence: join palms (namaste), present aarti, and ensure your brother is seated facing east or north per traditional Puja requirements.
4. Tilak Application
Apply a mixture of kumkum and rice on the brother’s forehead while asking for a blessing of health, wisdom, and longevity- out loud or in your mind.
5. Aarti & Recitation
Perform aarti using camphor/ghee lamp. Recite the appropriate chant or mantras.
6. Offerings & Sweets
Feed him sweets, fruits, or a small meal. It’s an act of care, devotion, and nourishment.
7. Gift & Blessing
In reciprocity, he gives a gift or token of love, and blesses his sister’s health and future.
8. Quiet Meditation
Sit together for a few minutes. Breathe, look into each other’s eyes, and let the emotion settle.
Ganesha’s Blessings: May the sibling relationship achieve increased protection, love, mutual trust, and auspicious outcomes.
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