Every year, the festival of Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. It is also known as Yam Dwitiya. This festival is celebrated with great pomp across the country. On this special occasion, sisters apply tilak to their brother and pray for his long life and happiness and prosperity. Do you know why the festival of Bhai Dooj is celebrated? If you don't know, then in this article we will tell you about the reason.
According to mythology, Lord Krishna, the protector of the world, met his sister Subhadra after killing the demon Narakasura. During this, Subhadra welcomed Shri Krishna by applying tilak and offering garland. Also fed him sweets. Subhadra prayed for her brother's long life.
This story of Bhai Dooj (Bhai Dooj 2024 Katha) is mentioned in the Sanatan Dharma texts . According to the legend, Lord Yama met his sister Yamuna on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month, at that time Mother Yamuna honored Yama Devta and fed him. Yama Dev was very pleased with this. He promised that whoever goes to his sister's house to meet her on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. Every wish of that person will definitely be fulfilled. Along with this, happiness and good fortune will also increase. Since then, Bhai Dooj started being celebrated.
When is Bhai Dooj 2024? (Bhai Dooj 2024 Shubh Muhurat)
According to the Panchang, the Dwitiya Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will start on November 02, 2024 at 08:21 pm. At the same time, this date will end on November 03, 2024. Based on the Panchang, this year the festival of Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on 3 November 2024, Sunday. The auspicious time for applying tilak on this day will be from 01:10 pm to 03:22 pm.
Bhai Dooj 2024 auspicious time (Bhai Dooj 2024 tilak time)
Bhai Dooj afternoon time - from 01:10 pm to 03:22 pm.
Brahma Muhurta - from 04:51 am to 05:43 am.
Vijay Muhurat - from 01:54 pm to 02:38 pm.
Twilight time - from 05:34 pm to 06:00 pm.
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