Bhai Dooj 2025: Wishes and greetings to share with your siblings; mythology and significance explained

Bhai Dooj, which celebrates the warm and loving bond between brothers and sisters, falls two days after Diwali and this time, it is celebrated on October 23.

Significance of Bhai Dooj

The word Bhai means brother and Dooj is the second day after the new moon. It is called Bhau Beej in Maharashtra, Bhai Phota in West Bengal and Yam Dwitiya in South Indian states.

On this day, sisters applies tilak on their brother's forehead for his prosperity and long life. The brother promises to protect his sister in return.

The mythology behind Bhai Dooj

Bhai Dooj commemorates the killing of demon Narakasura, following which Lord Krishna meets his sister Subhadra. She applied tilak on his forehead and fed him sweets.

Wishes and greetings

• May our bond grow stronger on this Bhai Dooj! My brother/sister and best friend
• Happy Bhai Dooj! Thank you for being my guide, my protector, and my friend.
• On this Bhai Dooj, I pray for your long life and prosperity. May our childhood memories keep us closer forever.
• Happy Bhai Dooj! Wishing you happiness, prosperity and endless love today and always.
• May this Bhai Dooj bring joy, laughter, and sweet memories for both of us.
• Wish you all the success and happiness and prosperity in life, my dear brother/sister. Happy Bhai Dooj!
• Happy Bhai Dooj! You’re not just my sister/brother, you’re my forever friend.
• May God bless you with happiness, success and prosperity this Bhai Dooj.
• Happy Bhai Dooj to the most amazing brother/sister ever! I am lucky to have you in my life.
• Sending lots of love and blessings to you on this special day. Happy Bhai Dooj!

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