Holi Bhai Dooj 2025 date: Is it on March 15 or 16? Check muhurat timing, and important tilak rituals you should remember

Holi Bhai Dooj, the festival that follows Holi, festival falls on the second day (Dwitiya Tithi) of the Falgun month. According to the Hindu calendar, the Dwitiya Tithi will begin on March 15, 2025, at 2:33 PM and conclude on March 16, 2025, at 4:58 PM. Based on astrological calculations, the rituals for Holi Bhai Dooj will take place on March 16.

Holi Bhai Dooj 2025

Holi Bhai Dooj is not as widely recognized as other festivals, but it is celebrated with enthusiasm in some regions. On this day, sisters prepare special meals and apply a ceremonial tilak on their brothers' foreheads. In return, brothers give gifts and pledge to protect their sisters always.

Holi Bhai Dooj: Things to remember for Tilak Ceremony

Certain traditions should be followed during the tilak ceremony:


The brother should face north or northwest, while the sister should face northeast or east.

The brother should be seated on a wooden platform; tilak should not be performed while he is standing or seated on a chair.

A sacred thread (Kalawa) should be tied on the brother’s wrist before performing the aarti.

The tilak should be applied during the auspicious time (Shubh Muhurat).

Sisters should not accept gifts from their brothers before applying the tilak.

Both siblings should consume only sattvic food and avoid tamasic items on this day.

Siblings should refrain from arguments and disputes on this occasion.

Respect should be extended not only to one’s own sibling but also to others’ sisters.

(Disclaimer: The information in this article is based on religious beliefs, astrology, and traditional customs. Readers are advised to use their discretion and verify details independently. The publisher does not endorse superstitious practices.)