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Bhaiya Dooj

Kannada

Also known as: Bhai Dooj

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Bhaiya Dooj
2026 Kannada Date

Bhaiya Dooj

About Bhaiya Dooj

Bhaiya Dooj, also known as Bhai Dooj, falls on the second day after Diwali in the month of Kartik (October-November). It celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.

On this day, sisters apply a tilak (sacred mark) on their brothers' foreheads and pray for their long life and prosperity. Brothers give gifts to their sisters in return.

In Karnataka, the festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm, with families gathering for traditional meals and gift exchanges.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Sisters observe traditional rituals for the well-being of their brothers.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:
  • Sisters prepare traditional tilak and puja items.
  • Apply tilak on brothers' foreheads and pray for their long life.
  • Brothers give gifts to their sisters.
  • Share festive meals with family.

Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The festival is a celebration of the bond between siblings.

Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps

Essential Puja Samagri:
Tilak (kumkum and rice)Flowers and garlandsFruits and sweetsGifts and new clothes
Puja Procedure:
  1. Sisters prepare the tilak and puja items.
  2. Apply tilak on brothers' foreheads with prayers.
  3. Brothers give gifts to their sisters.
  4. Share festive meals with family.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Why is Bhaiya Dooj celebrated?

It celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters, with sisters praying for the well-being and long life of their brothers.

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.