The festival of Bhai Dooj is considered very special in Sanatan Dharma. It is celebrated every year on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. Usually this day comes two days after Diwali and one day after Govardhan Puja. This festival symbolizes the love and sacred bond between brother and sister. According to religious beliefs, on this auspicious (Bhai Dooj 2024) day, sisters apply tilak on the forehead of their brothers and cook delicious food for them, while brothers give them gifts and make an indelible promise to always protect them.

Let us tell you, it is also known as Bhaiya Dooj, Bhau Beej, Bhaatr Dwitiya, Bhai Dwitiya and Bhatri Dwitiya, so let us know the main things related to this day.

Do Tilak of your brother with these things

On Bhai Dooj, it is considered auspicious to apply tilak of kumkum, saffron, turmeric, sandalwood etc. In such a situation, you can apply tilak with any of these things, which have their own significance. It is believed that applying tilak of these things gives protection, success, prosperity and good health to the brother. At the same time, some things should also be kept in mind during tilak, only then the tilak is complete.

Keep these things in mind during Tilak (Bhai Dooj 2024 Tilak Rules)

• On the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj, while applying tilak on the forehead of the brother, keep in mind that the brother's face should be towards the north or north-west direction. Whereas, the sister's face should be towards the north-east or east direction.
• During Tilak, make your brother sit on a wooden stool. Do not apply Tilak while sitting on a chair or while standing.
• After applying tilak, definitely tie a mauli thread on your brother's wrist and perform aarti.
• During Bhai Dooj, complete the Tilak ritual only during the auspicious time.
• Sisters should not accept gifts from their brothers before applying Tilak.
• On this day brothers and sisters should eat only satvik food.
• Avoid non-vegetarian food on this occasion.
• Last but the most important thing is that on this day brothers and sisters should not fight with each other, as it is a very auspicious day .