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Bhai Dooj, one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals, is being celebrated today, October 23. Also known as Bhai Tika, Bhai Phonta, Bhratri Dwitiya, Bhaubeej or Bhai Beej, this festival is celebrated on the second lunar day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartika.
Bhai Dooj 2025: Tithi and shubh muhurat
Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time – 1:17 PM to 03:33 PM
Dwitiya Tithi Begins – 8:16 PM on October 22
Dwitiya Tithi Ends – 10:46 PM on October 23
Bhai Dooj 2025: Significance
As per popular legend, on the day of Karthik Shukla Dwitiya, Goddess Yamuna invited her brother Yamaraj for a feast at her house. Hence, this day came to be celebrated as Bhai Dooj and it is believed that all the living beings were freed from the tortures of Naraka on this day and were gratified.