The festival of Holi Bhai Dooj, which follows Holi, symbolizes the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. This year, the festival (Holi Bhai Dooj 2026) is being celebrated on March 5th, also known as Bhatri Dwitiya. According to mythology, on this day, Yamuna offered food to her brother Yamraj after applying a tilak to him. Pleased with this, Yamraj blessed his sisters with happiness and prosperity and his brothers with long life. So, in this article, let's explore the auspicious time for Holi Bhai Dooj and the correct method for applying the tilak.

Shubh Muhurat
The Abhijit Muhurat will be from 12:09 PM to 12:56 PM. The Amrit Kaal will be from 3:11 AM to 4:52 AM (March 6th). During this time, you can apply tilak to your brother.

Tilak Method (Holi Bhai Dooj 2026 Tilak Vidhi)
First, make a small square with flour or rangoli in the northeast corner of the house or in the place of worship.
Have your brother sit in a clean place.
When applying the tilak, your brother should face north or northeast (Ishan corner).
The sister should face west.
Place roli, rice grains, sacred thread, a dry coconut shell, sweets, and a lamp on a plate.
Apply the tilak to your brother's forehead and sprinkle rice grains on it.
While applying the tilak, pray for his long life.
Tie a sacred thread around his brother's wrist and place a dry coconut shell in his hand. This shell symbolizes his brother's protection.
Light a lamp, perform aarti for your brother, and feed him sweets.

Note these things (Holi Bhai Dooj 2026 Rules)
On Bhai Dooj, a brother should eat at his sister's house only.

If your sister is far away, seek her blessings by talking to her over the phone or sending her a gift.

After the Tilak ceremony, the brother should definitely give her a gift according to his capacity.

In the evening, a four-sided lamp should be lit in the name of Yamraj at the main entrance of the house, facing south.

On this day, both brother and sister should abstain from eating non-vegetarian food and should also avoid fighting.

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