Harshvardhan Mishra
Festival Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Other Names: Bhai Phonta (Bengal), Bhau Beej (Maharashtra), Bhai Tika (Nepal), Yama Dwitiya (North India)
Bhai Dooj 2025 Date and Muhurat
- Bhai Dooj Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
- Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time: 01:13 PM to 03:28 PM
- Duration: 2 Hours 15 Minutes
- Yama Dwitiya: Thursday, October 23, 2025
- Dwitiya Tithi Begins: 08:16 PM on October 22, 2025
- Dwitiya Tithi Ends: 10:46 PM on October 23, 2025
The Aparahna period is considered highly auspicious for performing Bhai Dooj rituals.
What is Bhai Dooj?
Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhaiya Dooj or Bhai Phonta in Bengal, is a festival that celebrates the eternal bond of love and protection between brothers and sisters. It is observed two days after Diwali, marking the end of the five-day-long Diwali celebrations.
On this day, sisters apply a ceremonial tilak or tika on their brothers’ foreheads, pray for their long life, and in return, brothers give gifts and promise to protect their sisters forever.
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Mythological Story Behind Bhai Dooj
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Yama, the God of Death, once visited his sister Yamuna after a long separation. Overjoyed, Yamuna welcomed him with a tilak, sweets, and a warm meal.
Pleased by her affection, Yama granted her a boon that any brother who visits his sister on this day and receives a tilak from her would be blessed with a long and prosperous life.
Since then, the day has been celebrated as Yama Dwitiya or Bhai Dooj — symbolizing love, care, and protection between siblings.
Rituals and Traditions of Bhai Dooj
1️⃣ Preparation and Puja:
Sisters wake up early, take a bath, and prepare for the ritual. A special thali (plate) is decorated with a diya, roli (vermilion), rice, sweets, and flowers.
2️⃣ Applying the Tilak:
Sisters apply a red tilak on their brothers’ forehead, perform aarti, and offer sweets. The tilak is a symbol of protection and blessings.
3️⃣ Exchange of Gifts:
After the ritual, brothers give gifts to their sisters as a token of love and gratitude.
4️⃣ Family Feast:
Families come together to share delicious meals and celebrate the joy of siblinghood.
Significance of Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj is more than a ritual — it’s a festival that strengthens emotional bonds within families.
It celebrates the essence of love, trust, and lifelong connection between siblings.
- Sisters pray for their brothers’ health, prosperity, and happiness.
- Brothers vow to stand by their sisters in every situation.
This day beautifully conveys the message that love and care can overcome all distance and differences.
Regional Variations
- West Bengal: Known as Bhai Phonta, celebrated with great enthusiasm and traditional Bengali feasts.
- Maharashtra & Goa: Called Bhau Beej, where sisters invite their brothers for a meal.
- Nepal: Celebrated as Bhai Tika, with five-colored tilak and grand rituals.
- Punjab: Often called Tikka Day, with simple prayers and sweets.
Popular Gift Ideas for Bhai Dooj 2025
- For Sisters: Sarees, jewelry, perfumes, chocolates, handbags.
- For Brothers: Watches, gadgets, wallets, traditional clothes, sweets.
- For Both: Personalized photo frames, hampers, handmade gifts.
Bhai Dooj Mantra
“Tilak kare bhai ke matha par, rakhe uska maan,
Bhagwan se maange uske liye sukh aur sanmaan.”
(“With the sacred tilak, a sister prays for her brother’s happiness and honor.”)
50+ Bhai Dooj 2025 Wishes, Quotes & Captions
🌼 Wishes
- Wishing my dearest brother a very Happy Bhai Dooj!
- May this Bhai Dooj bring prosperity and success to your life.
- You are not just my brother but my best friend forever.
- May the bond between us grow stronger each day!
- Happy Bhai Dooj to the most amazing brother ever!
- May you always stay healthy, happy, and blessed.
- On this Bhai Dooj, I pray for your endless happiness.
- Wishing you love, success, and joy, dear brother.
- You make my world brighter — Happy Bhai Dooj!
- May our bond remain unbreakable forever.
Quotes
- “A brother is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit.”
- “Sisters and brothers are the truest friends we have.”
- “A sister’s prayer is the purest form of love.”
- “The bond between siblings is stronger than time.”
- “One tilak, a lifetime of blessings.”
- “Brother – my first hero, forever protector.”
- “No matter how far we go, our hearts stay connected.”
- “The love of a sister is a shield of peace.”
- “Bhai Dooj – when hearts meet beyond rituals.”
- “A brother’s smile is a sister’s biggest joy.”
Captions for Social Media
- Blessed to have a brother like you 💖 #BhaiDooj2025
- A tilak of love, a bond of protection 🕉️
- Celebrating sibling love this Bhai Dooj! 🌼
- You are my strength, my forever friend 💫
- Bhai Dooj vibes with my favorite person ❤️
- Love, laughter & lifelong bond 💝 #SiblingGoals
- One tilak, a thousand blessings 🙏
- My brother = My pride 💪
- Together we shine brighter! ✨
- The festival of unbreakable sibling love 🪔
- My brother, my protector, my forever friend ❤️
- Love painted in red and faith 🌺
- Blessed beyond words! #HappyBhaiDooj
- Memories, love, and endless laughter 💞
- The festival of trust and affection 🌼
- My brother is my biggest blessing 🙌
- Bhai Dooj: Celebrating the most beautiful bond 💖
- A sister’s prayer never fades away 🕯️
- Love beyond distance, beyond time 💫
- A day to cherish sibling love forever ❤️
- Smiles, sweets & sibling love! 🍬
- You are my forever support system 💝
- My brother, my heart 💞 #BhaiDoojSpecial
- A bond sealed with love and blessings 🌸
- Celebrating our unbreakable connection 🌼
- My brother’s happiness is my biggest wish 💫
- Bhai Dooj: A festival of love and prayers 🙏
- Thankful for a brother like you ❤️
- Love you to the moon and back, bro 🌙
- Happy Bhai Dooj! May your life be full of light and joy 🕯️
Conclusion
Bhai Dooj 2025 is not just a festival — it’s an emotion that binds hearts together.
It reminds us of the unspoken love, care, and trust between siblings that lasts a lifetime.
Let this Bhai Dooj bring happiness, harmony, and countless blessings to every brother and sister.
