Holi Bhai Dooj 2024: Date, timing, history, significance and everything you need to know

Holi Bhai Dooj, celebrated after Holi, signifies the brother-sister bond on Dwitiya Tithi of Chaitra month. From date to history, here's all you need to know.

Published on: Mar 26, 2024, 15:26:01 IST

By Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi

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Holi Bhai Dooj is celebrated immediately after Holi in most parts of Uttar Pradesh. Hindus celebrate this festival as a chance to get closer to each other. According to the Hindu calendar, this event is celebrated on the second day or Dwitiya Tithi. Although not as well known, Holi Bhai Dooj is an important festival in some areas. Dwitiya Tithi must be observed in order to celebrate this occasion. Consequently, it is celebrated the day after Rangawali Holi or the day after, depending on the day of Holika Dahan. On this day, sisters prepare special meals, perform aarti and offer prayers for their brother's wellbeing. Sweets, fruits, rice, batashas, coconut, diya, kumkum and paan are part of the puja thali. From date to history, scroll down to know more. (Also read: Bhratri Dwitiya 2024: Date, rituals, puja timings, significance and all that you need to know )

Holi Bhai Dooj is celebrated immediately after Holi in most parts of Uttar Pradesh. (istockphoto)

Holi Bhai Dooj 2024 date and time

This year the significant festival of Holi Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The auspicious timings are as follows:

Dwitiya Tithi Begins - 02:55 PM, March 26, 2024

Dwitiya Tithi Ends - 05:06 PM, March 27, 2024

Significance of Holi Bhai Dooj

Holi Bhai Dooj has religious significance for Hindus. The brother-sister relationship is strengthened by this festival. It is celebrated on Dwitiya Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Chaitra. The day after Holi, this festival is celebrated. It is also known as Bhratri Dwitiya. In many places, Holi Bhai Dooj is a highly anticipated festival that takes place after Rangwali Holi or the day after Holi Dahan.

Despite their hectic schedules, siblings make time for each other during this event. Sisters apply tilak on their foreheads and perform aartis as a form of prayer for the welfare of their brothers. In return, brothers bless their sisters and pray for their welfare.

Holi Bhai Dooj 2024: Puja Rituals

1. Individuals take a bath after waking up in the morning.

2. Keeping the puja room and the house clean.

3. Prepare special dishes besides desserts like halwa and kheer.

4. Sisters prepare a thali with sweets, earthen lamps, unbroken rice, roli and mauli.

5. Sisters place unbroken rice and a tilak with roli on the foreheads of their brothers. They perform aarti and also light the earthen lamp.

6. They take the mauli and tie it to their brothers' wrists.

7. They take some sweets and give them to their brothers.

8. To express their love for each other, brothers and sisters exchange gifts.

9. Women without brothers may worship the moon god by giving arghya, sweets and other gifts.

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Akanksha Agnihotri
Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More

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