Bhai Dooj 2025 Date, Time, and Muhurat: Check If It Falls on October 23 or 24
Bhai Dooj 2025 Date, Time, and Muhurat: Check If It Falls on October 23 or 24
Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhaiya Dooj or Yama Dwitiya, is a festival that celebrates the beautiful bond between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated two days after Diwali and marks love, protection, and respect among siblings. Every year, the date of Bhai Dooj changes because it is decided according to the Hindu lunar calendar, which sometimes confuses people about the exact day.
In 2025, there has been curiosity about whether Bhai Dooj will fall on October 23 or October 24. According to the Drik Panchang, Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Bhai Dooj 2025 Muhurat and Timings
The most auspicious time for the Bhai Dooj Tilak ceremony, known as the Aparahna Muhurat, will be from 1:10 PM to 3:25 PM, a duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes.
The Dwitiya Tithi will begin at 8:16 PM on October 22, 2025, and end at 10:46 PM on October 23, 2025. The Yama Dwitiya will also fall on October 23, making this the ideal day to celebrate. Performing the Tilak ceremony during the Aparahna Muhurat is believed to bring blessings of long life and good fortune to brothers.
Why Bhai Dooj Is Celebrated
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya, the second day of the bright half of the Kartik month. On this day, sisters pray for their brothers’ long life and prosperity by applying a red tilak on their foreheads and performing aarti. In return, brothers bless their sisters and give them gifts or money as a sign of love.
According to Hindu mythology, the story behind Bhai Dooj is linked to Goddess Yamuna and her brother Yamaraj, the God of Death. When Yamaraj visited her home, she welcomed him with food, sweets, and respect. In return, Yamaraj gave her a boon that any brother who receives a tilak from his sister on this day would live a long and happy life. Since then, the day has been celebrated as Yama Dwitiya or Bhai Dooj.
Significance of Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj is not just about rituals; it’s about expressing love and care between brothers and sisters. The festival reminds families about the importance of standing by each other, offering emotional support, and maintaining strong bonds. Spiritually, it shows that love, respect, and blessings between family members bring peace, happiness, and prosperity.
Another popular belief connects Bhai Dooj with Lord Krishna and his sister Subhadra. After Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura, he visited Subhadra. She welcomed him with sweets and flowers and applied a tilak on his forehead, a gesture of affection and victory. This is also believed to be one of the origins of the festival.
How Bhai Dooj Is Celebrated Across India
On Bhai Dooj morning, people take a holy bath or an oil bath at home. Some devotees also perform Chandra-Darshan or take a dip in the Yamuna River if possible. In the afternoon, brothers visit their sisters’ homes for the Tilak ceremony. Sisters perform aarti, apply a red tilak, and offer sweets. In return, brothers give gifts, clothes, or money as a token of love.
In the evening, many light a four-wick diya (Deepak) outside their homes to honour Yamaraj and seek his blessings for protection. For those who do not have sisters, it is common to celebrate the festival with a cousin or a friend’s sister.
