Bhai Dooj is a festival of love and duty, involving sisters praying for brothers' longevity and success, and brothers reciprocating with gifts.
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Date: Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhai Dooj or Bhaiya Dooj, is scheduled for its 2024 celebration on November 3, 2024, Sunday.
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Time: On November 3, 2024, the Bhai Dooj tilak ceremony will be conducted from 1:10 PM to 3:22 PM, providing a 2-hour and 12-minute window for the ritual.
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History: Bhai Dooj is based on the legend of Yamaraj, the god of death, visiting his sister Yamuna and exchanging blessings and gifts, symbolizing the protective bond between siblings.
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Bhai Dooj's origin is linked to ancient stories, such as Lord Krishna's return to his sister Subhadra after defeating Narakasura.
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Bhai Dooj, a Hindu mythical festival, symbolises love and commitment between brothers, as Yama visits his sister Yamuna annually, receiving a holy tilak.
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Significance: Festivities involve preparing sweets, offering prayers, and enjoying joyful gatherings, promoting harmony and connection among family members.
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Bhai Dooj is a significant celebration that symbolises love and responsibility, with sisters offering a ceremonial tilak to their brothers, and brothers reciprocating with gifts.
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Yama performed aarti and applied tilak during a visit to Yamuna, resulting in brothers' long lives when their sisters applied tilak on the same day.
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Bhai Dooj, a festival celebrated in various parts of India, showcases diverse cultures, with variations in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and West Bengal, resulting in a rich mix of customs.
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