Bhai Dooj

Bhai Dooj is a Hindu major festival celebrated on Wednesday 11 November. Sisters honour brothers — recalling the bond between Ram and Bharat, who waited fourteen years for his elder brother's return.

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Bhai Dooj

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Sisters honour brothers — recalling the bond between Ram and Bharat, who waited fourteen years for his elder brother's return.

When is Bhai Dooj?

Bhai Dooj falls on Wednesday 11 November.

Puja Vidhi

Puja Vidhi for this festival
1. Bathe early and wear clean clothes.
2. Purify the puja space by sprinkling Gangajal.
3. Install the image or murti of your ishta devata; offer flowers, akshat, and a lit lamp.
4. Offer incense, naivedya, and arghya (water).
5. Chant the mantra or stotra associated with this festival 108 times.
6. Perform aarti with family and sound the conch.
7. Distribute prasad and offer dana (charity) to those in need.

Note: Sisters honour brothers — recalling the bond between Ram and Bharat, who waited fourteen years for his elder brother's return.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Bhai Dooj?

Bhai Dooj falls on Wednesday 11 November.

What is Bhai Dooj?

Sisters honour brothers — recalling the bond between Ram and Bharat, who waited fourteen years for his elder brother's return.

How is Bhai Dooj celebrated?

Bhai Dooj is observed as a major festival — with puja, fasting, mantra-jap and kirtan. The full puja vidhi is on this page below.

Why is Bhai Dooj important?

Sisters honour brothers — recalling the bond between Ram and Bharat, who waited fourteen years for his elder brother's return.