The festival of Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the second day of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the month of Kartik. On this day, sisters apply a Mangal Tilak (a sacred mark) to their brothers, wishing them a long life. Many questions often arise regarding the festival of Bhai Dooj, including how this festival originated. According to mythology, Yamraj is the elder brother of Shanidev, whose father is Lord Surya. Suryadev has two daughters: Yamuna and Bhadra. Yamuna's origin is believed to be from Yamunotri in Uttarkashi. Yamraj's cave is also located in Nachiketa Lake in Uttarkashi, which is believed to lead to the underworld. It is believed that Yamraj meets his sister Yamuna every year on Bhai Dooj, celebrates this festival, and then returns. When should one apply Mangal Tilak to one's brother on Bhai Dooj for benefits? Let's find out…

Providing more information, Haridwar's learned astrologer Pandit Shridhar Shastri explains that Bhai Dooj is celebrated in a similar way to Raksha Bandhan. This festival is said to be celebrated two days after Diwali. According to the Vedic calendar, Bhaiya Dooj will be celebrated on Thursday, October 23rd, in the year 2025. According to the Thakur calendar, the second day of the Shukla Paksha of Kartik month begins at 8:16 pm on Wednesday, October 22nd, and will last until 10:46 pm on October 23rd. Celebrating this festival on October 23rd, according to the Udaya Tithi, will bring benefits.

According to astrological calculations, it is recommended to apply the auspicious tilak to your brother only during the auspicious time on Bhaiya Dooj. Applying the tilak to your brother using a specific method on Bhaiya Dooj is considered beneficial. They suggest that before applying the tilak, make a square or rangoli with flour. Then, have your brother stand on the square so that his face is facing east and his back is facing west. The auspicious time for applying the tilak on this day is from 1:13 pm to 3:28 pm. In this time of 2 hours and 15 minutes, apply Mangal Tilak to your brother and wish him a long life.

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