Holi Bhai Dooj is a Hindu festival that is meant to celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters just like the festival of Raksha Bandhan and Diwali Bhai Dooj.
This year the festival of Holi Bhai Dooj falls on Saturday 19 March and Sunday 20 March. The siblings are all prepared to observe the festival and perform puja following the rituals.
This major festival in Hindu culture is observed during the waning phase of the moon on the Dwitiya Tithi of Chaitra Krishna Paksha according to the Purnimant (lunar) calendar.
It is observed on the 2nd day of Phalguna month on Dwitiya Tithi Krishna Paksa according to the Amavasyant month. It is celebrated for 2 consecutive days every year after the celebration of Holi.
The tithi timing of Holi Bhai Dooj 2022 starts from 11:37 am on Saturday 19 March and the auspicious ends at 10:06 am on Sunday 20 March.
According to Hindu beliefs, the festival of Holi Bhai Dooj is connected with Lord Yama and Goddess Yamuna. Lord Yama always failed to visit his sister's place because of his busy schedule but one day he finally surprised his sister by visiting her home and showered blessings upon her.
Goddess Yamuna was overjoyed with the sudden surprise and urged as a sibling to guard brothers against death on Bhai dooj and she further asked his blessings for those who take bath in Yamuna water.
The festival, therefore, holds great significance in the life of brothers and sisters and their relationships. It is dedicated to the siblings so that they can celebrate the beautiful bond of love, care and understanding.
On the day of Holi Bhai Dooj, brothers enjoy a feast by visiting their sister's house and also perform important rituals and traditions started by Goddess Yamuna. Sisters pray for the well-being and long life of their brothers and put a Tilak on their forehead.
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