As the Diwali celebrations come to an end, families across India are gearing up for Bhai Dooj 2025, which will be celebrated on Thursday, October 23. This festival is a special occasion to honour the unique bond between brothers and sisters, and at the centre of it all is the tilak ceremony, a heartfelt ritual filled with love, blessings and care.

What h appens d uring the t i lak c eremony and shubh muhurat

The tilak is the most important part of Bhai Dooj . On this day, sisters apply a ceremonial tilak , typically made from vermilion ( sindoor ) mixed with a little yogurt on their brothers’ foreheads. Along with this, they perform an aarti, a prayer ritual with a sacred flame and offer sweets. While performing the ritual, sisters pray for their br

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