Yama Dwitiya
GujaratiAlso known as: Bhai Dooj, Bhai Tika, Bhau Beej
Yama Dwitiya
About Yama Dwitiya
Yama Dwitiya, also known as Bhai Dooj, is celebrated on the second day after Diwali, on the Dwadashi tithi of Krishna Paksha in Kartik month. It celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
Sisters apply a tilak on their brothers' foreheads and pray for their long life and prosperity. Brothers gift their sisters and promise to protect them.
The festival commemorates the meeting of Lord Yama (the God of Death) with his sister Yamuna on this day. It symbolizes the sacred bond between siblings.
In Gujarat, Yama Dwitiya is celebrated with great joy, with families gathering for feasts, gift exchanges, and traditional rituals strengthening the sibling bond.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Sisters apply tilak on their brothers' foreheads and pray for their well-being.
- Sisters prepare for the tilak ceremony.
- Apply tilak on brothers' foreheads.
- Offer prayers for their long life.
- Exchange gifts and sweets.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The day is celebrated with festive meals and family gatherings.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Sisters prepare the tilak material.
- Apply tilak on brothers' foreheads.
- Offer prayers for their long life.
- Exchange gifts and sweets.
- Enjoy festive meals together.
- Celebrate the sibling bond.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, commemorating the meeting of Lord Yama and Yamuna.
The tilak symbolizes prayers for the brother's long life and prosperity.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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