When is Holi Bhai Dooj 2026: In Sanatan Dharma, the festival of Bhai Dooj shows the unbreakable bond between brother and sister. This festival is celebrated twice a year. One is on Yam Dwitiya after Diwali in Kartik month and the other is after Holi in Chaitra month. This is called Holi Bhai Dooj. This festival is celebrated on the second day of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month. On this day sisters apply tilak to their brothers. She also wishes for happiness, prosperity and long life.
After the excitement of colors of Holi, the affection of brothers and sisters for each other is seen on Bhai Dooj. In such a situation, let us know when Bhai Dooj will be celebrated after Holi this year? Also know why this festival is celebrated?
When is Holi Bhai Dooj 2026?
This year, the second date of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month is starting today i.e. on March 4 at 04:48. This date will end on March 05 at 05:03 pm. In such a situation, keeping in view the Udayatithi, this year the festival of Holi Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on 5th March i.e. tomorrow.
Auspicious time of Dooj Tilak on 5th March 2026
On the day of Holi Bhai Dooj, Brahma Muhurta will be from 05:04 am to 05:53 am. Abhijit Muhurta will be from 12:09 pm to 12:56 pm. Auspicious time for Tilak: The time from morning to afternoon is considered auspicious. Sisters can do Tilak during this period as per the rituals.
Bhai Dooj tradition after Holi
Spring is the time of Holi festival. Nature becomes colorful at this time. Spring is everywhere. This festival is celebrated at such times. This is the time for brothers and sisters to meet and celebrate. After Holi, the tilak applied to the brother on the day of Bhai Dooj is considered a message of peace and unity in the family. This tradition is also considered special because the time spent with family after Holi makes relationships stronger.
Importance of Bhai Dooj
The festival of Bhai Dooj is considered a symbol of the sacred love between brother and sister. According to religious beliefs, applying Tilak on this day removes all the obstacles in the brother’s life. The brother gets freedom from the fear of untimely death. In return, brothers promise to protect their sisters and give many gifts.
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