Bhai Dooj 2017: History, Significance, Date, Time, Vidhi and Muhurat Timings

Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the fifth day of Diwali and marks the end of the auspicious festival of light. The festivities of this day are similar to that of Raksha Bandhan where sisters apply red tikka post an aarti, pray for their brother’s well being and get gifts from them.

Here are the timings for Bhai dooj.

Bhai Dooj Tika Muhurat = 13:12 to 15:27

Duration = 2 Hours 14 Mins

Dwitiya Tithi Begins = 01:37 on 21/Oct/2017

Dwitiya Tithi Ends = 03:00 on 22/Oct/2017

Significance of the festival:

According to Hindu mythology, it is commemorated in significance of Lord Krishna visiting his sister Subhadra, who welcomes him and applies tilak on his forehead, after he slays the demon Narkasur. Another folklore says that the day is celebrated for the God of Death, Yama, as he visits his sister Yami who puts a tilak on his forehead.

Here’s wishing all brothers and sisters and very Happy Bhai Dooj!