Bhai Dooj 2025: The Complete Guide to Date, Shubh Muhurat, Rituals, Gifts & Wishes
Table of Contents
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Question |
Verified Answer |
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Bhai Dooj 2025 date |
Thursday, 23 October 2025 |
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Shubh Tilak Muhurat (Aparahna) |
01:13 pm – 03:28 pm (IST) |
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Dwitiya Tithi duration |
22 Oct 08:16 pm ⇒ 23 Oct 10:46 pm |
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Moon sign |
Gemini (Mithun) |
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Festival type |
Religious / Cultural holiday (limited states) |
What & Why of Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj (Hindi: भाई दूज) is the fifth and final day of the Diwali cluster. On this day sisters invite their brothers for a ceremonial tilak, pray for longevity and receive gifts in return.
Though similar to Raksha Bandhan, Bhai Dooj is post-Diwali and tilak-centric rather than thread-centric. Regional names include:
- Yama Dwitiya – North India
- Bhai Phonta – Bengal
- Bhai Beej – Gujarat & Maharashtra
- Bhai Tika – Nepal
Bhai Dooj 2025 Date & Time – Pan-India Muhurat
Panchang calculations for Kartik Shukla Dwitiya 2025:
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Event |
Time (IST) |
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Dwitiya begins |
22 October 2025, 08:16 pm |
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Dwitiya ends |
23 October2 025, 10:46 pm |
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Aparahna Kaal |
01:13 pm – 03:28 pm |
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Best Tilak Window |
01:13 pm – 03:28 pm |
City-wise Shubh Muhurat Table
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City |
Sunrise |
Aparahna Start |
Aparahna End |
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New Delhi |
06:34 am |
01:13 pm |
03:28 pm |
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Mumbai |
06:46 am |
01:18 pm |
03:33 pm |
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Kolkata |
05:52 am |
01:05 pm |
03:20 pm |
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Chennai |
06:15 am |
01:25 pm |
03:40 pm |
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Bengaluru |
06:25 am |
01:22 pm |
03:37 pm |
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Jaipur |
06:42 am |
01:15 pm |
03:30 pm |
If your brother is abroad, convert to IST; the sentiment transcends time-zones.
Mythology & Cultural Significance
Yamuna & Yamraj Legend
According to Skanda Purana, Yamuna requested her brother Yamraj to visit. On Kartik Dwitiya she applied a tilak of roli & rice, offered sweets and prayed for his immortality.
Yamraj blessed that any brother receiving tilak this day will be safeguarded against untimely death—hence Yama Dwitiya.
Krishna – Subhadra Story
After slaying Narakasura, Lord Krishna visited sister Subhadra who welcomed him with sweets, flowers and a holy tilak. The practice continues as Bhai Dooj.
Cultural Take-away
- Reinforces sibling bond after Diwali festivities
- Encourages married brothers to return to maternal homes
- Provides women a ritual platform to express love & receive gifts
How to Celebrate Bhai Dooj – Detailed Puja Vidhi
Samagri (Material) Checklist
- Puja Thali – steel/brass plate
- Roli (kumkum) – red powder
- Akshat – unbroken raw rice grains
- Sweets – homemade kheer/ladoo or store-bought kaju katli
- Coconut – whole, with water
- Betel leaf & areca nut
- Diya – ghee or oil
- Flowers – marigold or rose petals
- Incense sticks
- Small gift envelope – cash/gift card
Step-by-Step Ritual
- Clean the house & entrance; draw rangoli.
- Brother seated east-facing on a wooden plank or colourful cloth.
- Light diya & incense; invoke Lord Ganesha for obstacle removal.
- Apply tilak – mix roli & rice, make a vertical mark on forehead centre; place a marigold petal.
- Perform aarti – rotate thali clockwise, sing “Yamuna mein kheti hai, Yamraj ko bhog lagati hai…” (or play YouTube track).
- Offer sweets & coconut – brother tastes sweet, returns a piece to sister.
- Exchange gifts – brother gives bhai dooj gift for sister; sister may give a return token (optional).
- Family photograph – post on Instagram with captions from Section 7.
- Feast – mostly vegetarian; avoid onion-garlic if Jain.
Virtual Bhai Dooj
If living apart:
- Schedule Zoom during muhurat
- Mail pre-packed thali & gift
- Apply digital tilka using Instagram filter
- Send Amazon gift card instantly
Can we eat non-veg on Bhai Dooj?
North & West Indian families strictly avoid non-veg & alcohol; East & South follow personal family norms.
North & West Indian families strictly avoid non-veg & alcohol; East & South follow personal family norms.
10 Trending Rangoli Designs for Bhai Dooj 2025
Quick list:
- Floral “Bro” lettering – use marigold petals (5 min)
- Peacock & paisley combo – dotted grid method
- Chalk stencil rangoli – place paper stencil, dust colour, lift
- Diya outline – place 7 diyas, fill gaps with colour
- 5-minute rice flour rangoli – eco-friendly, feeds ants
- 3-D cone rangoli – use salt + colour for elevation
- Geometric hexagon – trending on Reels, looks modern
- Bengali alpana – white rice paste & red border
- Sanskar bharti circle – finger-drawn petals
- Footprints of Lakshmi – leading to entrance
Bhai Dooj Gift Ideas 2025 – Brothers & Sisters
Gifts for Brother – Budget ≤ ₹500
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Gift |
Utility |
Price |
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Personalised wooden key-chain (name) |
Daily visibility |
₹149 |
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3-in-1 braided charging cable |
Travel essential |
₹199 |
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Insulated coffee mug + childhood photo |
Emotional + reusable |
₹249 |
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“World’s Okayest Brother” socks set |
Instagram-worthy |
₹99 |
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Mobile stand-cum-wireless charger |
Work-from-home useful |
₹399 |
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Credit-card sized multitool |
Fits wallet |
₹249 |
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Bluetooth tracker (Tile/AirTag clone) |
Finds lost keys |
₹449 |
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Hand-written letter + Ferrero Rocher |
Zero-calorie love |
₹250 |
Gifts for Sister – Personalised & Pocket-Friendly
- Custom name necklace (stainless steel) – ₹449
- Mini skin-care hamper (Lakmé, Nivea) – ₹350
- Hand-made chocolate & dry-fruit tray – ₹200
- Scented soy candles (set of 2) – ₹299
- Eco-friendly make-up remover pads – ₹179
- Silk hair scrunchies gift box – ₹249
- Personalised jute tote bag – ₹299
DIY Gift Hampers under ₹500
- Coffee Lover – mug + instant coffee sachets + cookie = ₹280
- Self-care – face mask + bath bomb + candle = ₹450
- Green kit – seed pencils + jute bag + bamboo straw = ₹350
NEW-BORN & KIDDO HAMPERS
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Kiddo Gift |
Price |
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₹749 |
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₹399 |
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₹249 |
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₹379 |
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₹799 |
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₹799 |
Heart-warming Bhai Dooj Wishes, Quotes & Captions
Copy-paste freely!
Short WhatsApp Status
- Tilak tight, bond tighter – Happy Bhai Dooj 2025!
- Side by side or miles apart, we’re connected by the heart.
Funny Instagram Captions
- “My brother still owes me ₹100 but let’s tilak anyway.” #BhaiDooj2025
- “Dear Bhai, my gift expectations are as big as your ego.”
Hindi Shayari
Rishtā hai jaan ka, rishtā hai dum ka,
Tilak laga ke rakshā karun teri har janam ka.
Bhai Dooj ki hardik shubhkāmnāyeṅ!
Tilak laga ke rakshā karun teri har janam ka.
Bhai Dooj ki hardik shubhkāmnāyeṅ!
English Formal (for corporates)
- “Because I have a brother, I will always have a friend.”
- “A sibling is the lens through which you see your childhood.”
5 Ready-made Email Lines
Subject: Happy Bhai Dooj 2025 – from your favorite sister!
Body:
Hi Bhai,
May this tilak bring you health, wealth and unlimited pizza coupons. Miss you—see you on Zoom at 2 pm IST. Gift already dispatched!
Love,
<Name>
Body:
Hi Bhai,
May this tilak bring you health, wealth and unlimited pizza coupons. Miss you—see you on Zoom at 2 pm IST. Gift already dispatched!
Love,
<Name>
30 more messages available in downloadable PDF (no opt-in).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is Bhai Dooj a bank holiday in 2025?
Only UP, Bihar, Haryana, Rajasthan declare it; most private banks remain open.
Only UP, Bihar, Haryana, Rajasthan declare it; most private banks remain open.
Q2. Is Bhai Dooj celebrated in South India?
Yes, as Yama Dwitiya, but rituals are simpler and non-veg is not strictly avoided.
Yes, as Yama Dwitiya, but rituals are simpler and non-veg is not strictly avoided.
Q3. Who gives gift on Bhai Dooj?
Brothers are primary gift-givers; sisters may give a return token.
Brothers are primary gift-givers; sisters may give a return token.
Q4. How to reply to “Happy Bhai Dooj”?
“Thank you sis, you made my day special. Here’s a little something for you too!”
“Thank you sis, you made my day special. Here’s a little something for you too!”
Q5. Can we perform tilak after 03:28 pm?
Yes, until 10:46 pm tithi ends, but Aparahna kaal (01:13-03:28 pm) is best.
Yes, until 10:46 pm tithi ends, but Aparahna kaal (01:13-03:28 pm) is best.
Q6. Can sisters eat before tilak?
Traditionalists fast until tilak; modern families allow light snacks.
Traditionalists fast until tilak; modern families allow light snacks.
Bookmark this guide, share the link with siblings, and make Thursday, 23 October 2025 the most memorable Bhai Dooj ever!
Happy Bhai Dooj 2025 in advance!
