Bhai Dooj 2022: Find out how long the shubh muhurat for performing Bhai Dooj rituals will last on October 26 and 27

Updated on: Oct 27, 2022, 07:58:00 IST

By Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

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Bhai Dooj falls on October 26 and 27 this year. (HT Photo)

Bhai Dooj 2022: This year, Bhai Dooj is being observed on October 26 and 27 because of the Solar Eclipse on October 25. Find out how long the shubh muhurat for performing Bhai Dooj rituals will last on October 26 and 27.

The auspicious festival of Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhaiya Dooj, Yama Dwitiya, Bhau Beej, Bhatra Dwitiya, Bhai Dwitiya and Bhathru Dwithiya, is here. It honours the bond between siblings. On this day, sisters pray for their brothers to have long and happy lives by performing the tika ceremony, and brothers pamper their sisters by offering them their favourite items and presents. The festival falls two days after Diwali or Deepavali and a day after Govardhan Puja. It is an annual occasion marked on the second day of Shukla Paksha of the month of Kartik.

Bhai Dooj Shubh Muhurat 2022:

This year, a partial Solar Eclipse or Surya Grahan occurred on October 25, a day after Diwali, which may have delayed the festivals by a day. Therefore, Govardhan Puja is being marked on October 26, and Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on October 26 and 27. According to Drik Panchang, the Dwitiya Tithi will begin on October 26 at 2:43 pm and will continue till 12.45 pm on October 27.

Meanwhile, the auspicious time for the Tilak ceremony on Bhai Dooj will be observed on both - October 26 and 27. On October 26, it will last for 2 hours 17 minutes from 01:32 pm to 03:49 pm, and on October 27, the auspicious time of Bhai Dooj will last for 1 hour and 42 minutes, beginning from 11:07 am to 12:46 pm. (Also Read: Bhai Dooj 2022 Date: October 26 or October 27; When to celebrate the festival)

The festival of Bhai Dooj has several traditions associated with it. On this day, people wake up early, take a bath and wear new clothes. During the shubh muhurat for tilak, prepare a thali for worship by adding roli-sandalwood, flowers, akshat, vermilion, sweets, betel nut, and a diya.

Then, make a square on the floor with rice and flour, place a mat, and ask your brother to sit on it. Now, light the diya, and apply rice, sandalwood and vermilion on your brother's forehead. After this, perform the aarti, and give him paan, betel nuts and flowers. In the end, offer sweets to your brother with your own hands and wish him a happy life full of prosperity. After the worship, you can both enjoy delicious meals prepared at home.

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Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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