Bhai Dooj is one of the significant festivals. Just like Raksha Bandhan, this unique day also symbolises the bond of affection between the brother and sister. This day is observe when the Dwitiya Tithi occurs.
There are two Bhai Dooj celebrate in a year.
The popular Bhatri Dwitiya (Bhai Dooj) is celebrate in Kartika Maas two days after Deepavali. But, according to the Lunar calendar, the Holi Bhai Dooj festival is observe on the second day, Dwitiya Tithi of Phalguna month, Krishna Paksha.
Depending on ‘Holika Dahan’ day, it might fall either the next day or on the second day after Rangwali Holi.
Holi Bhai Dooj 2022 Date
As Holi Bhai Dooj will be celebrate two days after Holi on Sunday, 20th March 2022.
Holi Bhai Dooj 2022 Timings
Dwitiya Tithi Begins at 11:35 am on 19th March 2022 and ends at 10:10 am on 20th March 2022.
Holi Bhai Dooj Significance
This festival is dedicated to the beautiful bond between brothers and sisters.
On this day, sisters pray for the wellbeing of their brothers by performing aarti and applying teeka or tilak on their brother’s forehead.
Bhai Dooj has a mesmerising background story.
According to legends, this ritual is associate with Goddess Yamuna and her brother Lord Yama who were descendants of Lord Sung and Sangya.
It is believe that Yamuna often invite Yama to visit her home.
But, as work kept him occupied, Yama use to politely decline her sister’s invitation.
One day, he surprise her sister Yamuna by visiting her home.
It made Yamuna delight and she welcome her brother Yama by putting teeka on his forehead and also preparing various delicacies for him.
After that Yamuna ask him to bless the brothers with a long life on Bhai Dooj.
From that day, this day became significant in Hindu tradition.
