Bhai Dooj 2023-Date,Puja Vidhi at Home, and Gift Ideas

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In Indian tradition, the relationship between brothers and sisters has always had a special position. There are festivals dedicated to celebrating this tie because it is deemed to be so significant. A festival like this is Bhai Dooj."Dooj" denotes the second day following the new moon, while "Bhai" indicates brother. The event encourages sibling bonding and helps them recognize the value of their relationship. It also celebrates the brother-sister tie. 

Although Raksha Bandhan, in which a sister ties a rakhi on a brother's hand, may come to mind, Bhai Dooj's subtleties are a little different. In most households, the customs of doing particularly Bhai Dooj puja vidhis and rituals, which involve distributing presents, are adhered to scrupulously.  

Different regions of the nation have different names for this event, but the celebration of a brother and sister's love and bond is what unites them all.

Bhai Dooj 2023 Puja Date 

As people want to carry out the rites in accordance with the puja muhurat, the proper puja hour, or puja muhurat, has particular significance in Hindu culture. Bhai Dooj Puja is on 15 November this year, which is three days after Diwali and four days after the Dhanteras celebration. This year, Bhai Dooj falls on a Wednesday

Puja Vidhi

The custom surrounding Bhai Dooj Puja vidhi is still akin to those surrounding Rakshabandhan. The sisters get dressed for the Bhai Dooj puja as they wake up in the morning. After that, they pray for their brother's long life and good health and place tilak on his forehead. In addition, the sister offers their brother candy and coconuts, or nariyal. 

It's time to make a list of the Bhai Dooj puja vidhi materials you will need for the puja now that we have talked about the date and vidhi of the puja.

What You'll Need for Bhai Dooj Puja Vidhi

Items for Bhai Dooj Puja Vidhi

• Pooja Plate/Thali
• Rice 
• Dia
• Betel Leaves
• Chandan
• Nuts
• Roli
• Berries
• prasad
• Garland.

Make sure there is adequate room on your Bhai Dooj plate or thali for all of these products. Simply arrange the flowers, fruits, and prasad on the day of the celebration; you can even adorn the thali the evening before. On the day of Bhai Dooj, it is advised that brothers and sisters get up early, take a bath, and put on fresh clothes. 

Because of Dhanteras and Diwali, the house has to be decorated for the last few days. Make a vibrant rangoli to place outside the house and prolong the decoration for an additional day. Ensure the gods and goddesses are illuminated and beautifully decorated, and that the puja chamber is tidy. 

In many cultures, the brother is forced to sit inside the square that has been drawn with rice. In front of the brother, the sister or sisters now proceed to do aarti. The brother should next have tikka and Chandan applied to him by the sister, who should also wrap the garland around his neck. 

A Bhai Dooj Vidhi for Siblings Who Are Apart by Distance.

In many instances, sisters and brothers are not fortunate enough to live close to one another, and some sisters are without brothers of their own. 

Instead, these women worship the moon. The sisters hope that by sending their prayers and well wishes through the moon, their far-off brothers will receive them. After dusk, the aarti is also offered to the moon. 

Brothers' Gift from Bhai Dooj

If you're wondering what to get your brothers as a Bhai Dooj gift, here are some ideas to get you started. 

• Cakes or sweets
• Purses
• Necklaces
• Clothing
• Shades
• Perfumes
• Watch
• Accessories for sports
• Personalised coffee cups
• Sneakers
• Headsets
• Accessories for a laptop or phone
• Sisters' Gift from Bhai Dooj

Take your pick from this list of Bhai Dooj gifts for sisters if you're unsure about what to get your sister.

• Customised chocolates
• Picture cake
• Kurti 
• Necklace or Pendant
• Silver accessories
• Purse
• Novels
• Makeup
• Skincare items
• Shades
• Customised Mug/Dairy

Families like celebrating Bhai Dooj, one of India's distinctive holidays, each year to rekindle their sibling relationships. Even though your home will undoubtedly feel happier and more energetic over the course of the five days of Diwali celebrations, doing Bhai Dooj vidhi on the last day will be like a jewel on the crown. 

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