Overview
- Drik Panchang specifies the aparahna tilak window as 1:13 pm to 3:28 pm on Thursday.
- Dwitiya tithi runs from 8:16 pm on Oct. 22 until 10:46 pm on Oct. 23, guiding the festival’s observance.
- Bhai Dooj marks the close of Diwali and honors the sibling bond through a tilak, aarti, sweets, and gift exchanges.
- The festival is observed across regions under names such as Bhau Beej, Bhai Phonta, and Bhai Tika, with local variations.
- Coverage also highlights preparation tips, travel plans, and gift ideas as families get ready for the celebration.