Bhai Dooj 2024: Bhai Dooj is celebrated every year in the month of Kartik. This festival is dedicated to Yam Devta. On this day, sisters worship Yam Dev after bathing and meditation. After this, they tie Raksha Sutra on their brother's hand and apply tilak on the forehead. At this time, sisters pray to Yam Devta for their brother's long life and increase in happiness and good fortune. At the same time, brothers give gifts to their sisters as per their wish. Let us know the auspicious time and yoga-

auspicious time

According to the Panchang, the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month is till 08:20 pm on November 02. After this, Dwitiya Tithi will start. The Dwitiya date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month starts from 08:21 pm on November 02 and lasts till 10:50 pm on the next day i.e. November 03. Udaya Tithi is considered in Sanatan Dharma. Hence, Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on November 03. The Tilak time on Bhai Dooj is from 01:10 pm to 03:22 pm.

Auspicious time for Tilak

The auspicious time for applying tilak on Bhai Dooj is from 01:10 pm to 03:22 pm. During this time, sisters should take bath and meditate and worship Yam Devta. After this, apply tilak on brother's forehead and tie Raksha Sutra. It is mentioned in Sanatan scriptures that Yam Devta visited his sister Yamuna ji's house on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. Since then, Bhai Dooj is celebrated every year in Kartik month.

Auspicious Yoga

On the second day of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month, i.e. Bhai Dooj, splendour and good fortune are being created. Apart from this, the rare Shivvas Yoga is also being formed. Along with this, the Anuradha Nakshatra is also being formed. Worshiping Yam Devta in this Yoga increases happiness. 

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Sunrise - at 6:35 am

Sunset - 05:34 pm

Moonrise - at 08:07 in the morning

Moonset - 06:32 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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