When is Bhai Dooj 2025: As the Diwali festivities come to an end, Bhai Dooj beautifully completes the festival of lights with a heartfelt celebration of brother-sister love. This sacred occasion not only strengthens the bond between brothers and sisters but also reminds us of the importance of family ties and unconditional care. So, as you celebrate Bhai Dooj 2025 on Thursday, October 23, make the most of this auspicious day by exchanging promises of love, blessings and lifelong support. May this Bhai Dooj bring happiness, prosperity and unity to every home.
date and time details
According to the Drik Panchang, in 2025, Bhai Dooj (also known as Yama Dwitiya) is on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
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Dwitiya Tithi (second day of Shukla Paksha) starts at 20:16 on 22 October and ends at 22:46 on 23 October.
The auspicious muhurat/pm time (auspicious time) for the tilak and puja ceremony is from 13:10 to 15:25 (2 hours 15 minutes).
So yes – Bhai Dooj is tomorrow (if today is October 22, 2025), and the best time to perform the rituals is on October 23 during 13:10-15:25.
Why do we celebrate Bhai Dooj after Diwali?
There are several underlying reasons why Bhai Dooj falls right after Diwali:
Bhai Dooj falls on Shukla Paksha Dwitiya (second lunar day of Shukla Paksha) of Kartik month – generally two days after the main Amavasya (new moon) of Diwali.
According to Drik Panchang, this festival commemorates the meeting of Yamraj (god of death) and his sister Yamuna. It is said that sisters apply tilak to their brothers (symbolically Yamraj) and invite them for food – this meeting brings a message of peace and protection from untimely death.
It also marks the culmination of the Diwali/Ujjwal-festival period: after feasting, lights, worship of Lakshmi and other deities, Bhai Dooj brings the brother-sister-bonding aspect of the family celebration – brothers and sisters reaffirm love and duty.
In some traditions, after the intense worship and lighting of Diwali, the day offers a more intimate, family-centered ritual: the sister’s tilak, the brother’s meal at his place, gift-exchange – celebrating the inner family bond.
Significance and Rituals
The sister applies tilak on the brother’s forehead, performs aarti, offers sweets and food; The brother gives gifts and promises protection.
It strengthens the brother-sister relationship: the brother’s protective role, the sister’s loving prayers.
Spiritual dimension: By honoring Yamraj through ritual, it is believed that the brother avoids early death and attains longevity; This day emphasizes on the balance of dharma (righteousness) and life.
What to do
Make sure the tilak is applied within the auspicious time (13:10-15:25) for maximum effect.
Brother and sister wear nice clothes, meet (often at the sister’s house), eat special food.
Sister prepares puja thali: Tilak items (roli, rice, vermillion), sweets, flowers.
A brother gives a gift to his sister as a symbol of his affection and commitment.
In some areas, prayers are also offered or lamps are lit for the well-being of Yamraj or the brother.
Whether siblings are apart, rituals, calls or videos, the spirit of a gift can honor the day.
So yes – you should celebrate Bhai Dooj tomorrow, October 23, 2025, with the central ritual at noon (13:10–15:25). It beautifully connects to the post-Diwali festive season by honoring siblings and strengthening family love and responsibility based on mythology and traditions.
Happy Bhai Dooj to you – may the tilak be applied, may the sweets be distributed, may the bond be strong.
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