This yr, the competition falls as we speak, Thursday, 23 October 2025. Bhai Dooj is widely known on Yam Dwitiya of the Kartik 
Shukla Paksha, when sisters pray for the lengthy life and well-being of their brothers. On today, sisters apply tika on their brothers’ foreheads and put together particular meals of their honor.
In lots of areas, it’s a custom for sisters to place tika on dried balls (gole) and current them to their brothers. The variety of balls corresponds to the variety of brothers. First, the balls are marked with tika, after which the brother’s brow is adorned with tika. In some locations, the ritual is carried out close to Govardhan-shaped mounds, the place the Bhai Dooj story is recited earlier than the tika ceremony.
This yr, Bhai Dooj coincides with a number of auspicious yogas. In response to astrology, the day falls below the Vishakha Nakshatra and options Ayushman Yoga, Sarv Siddhi Yoga, and Ravi Yoga, making it extremely favorable for the ceremony.
Bhai Dooj Tithi:
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Begins: 22 October 2025, 8:16 PM
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Ends: 23 October 2025, 10:46 PM
Auspicious Timing for Tika (Tika Muhurat):
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12:40 PM to 2:59 PM
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Tika Muhurat: 1:13 PM to three:28 PM
Different Muhurats:
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Brahma Muhurat: 4:05 AM to 4:55 AM
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Abhijit Muhurat: 11:08 AM to 11:54 AM
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Nishita Muhurat: 11:06 PM to 11:56 PM
Historically, brothers ought to go to their sisters’ houses and share a meal on Bhai Dooj. This strengthens the bond of affection and respect between siblings.
Sisters are suggested to carry out the tika ceremony as we speak inside the auspicious hours to rejoice the competition with blessings and positivity.