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Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya (second day of bright half of Kartik). The tilak ceremony is performed during Aparahna (afternoon) when Dwitiya Tithi prevails. Avoid Bhadra timing.
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Both brother and sister should bathe and wear fresh clothes. The sister prepares the aarti thali with roli, akshat, diya, sweets, flowers, and coconut. Clean the puja area.
The brother sits on a clean seat (asana) facing East. The sister sits opposite him. Light the diya and invoke the blessings of Yama and Yamuna, remembering the sacred story of Yamuna hosting her brother Yama on this day.
The sister applies a tilak of roli (kumkum) on the brother's forehead using the ring finger. Then she places akshat (rice grains) on the tilak. She sprinkles flower petals on his head.
The sister performs aarti of the brother by circling the lit diya around his face in a clockwise direction. She prays for his long life and well-being while doing the aarti.
The sister feeds sweets to the brother with her own hands. The brother then gives gifts (money, clothes, or other items) to the sister as a token of love and protection.
Both siblings join hands and pray together for each other's well-being. The brother pledges to protect his sister, and the sister prays for his long and healthy life. Recite the Yama mantra for protection.
ॐ सूर्यपुत्राय विद्महे महाकालाय धीमहि। तन्नो यमः प्रचोदयात्॥
oṃ sūryaputrāya vidmahe mahākālāya dhīmahi | tanno yamaḥ pracodayāt ||
Om, let us know the son of Surya (Yama), let us meditate upon Mahakala. May Yama inspire and guide us.