Yama Dwitiya 2025: Date, Time, Puja Rituals and Significance

Yama Dwitiya, also known as Bhai Dooj, is celebrated two days after Diwali on the second day of the Shukla Paksha in Kartika. Sisters pray for their brothers’ longevity and success, while Lord Yama, the god of death, is also worshipped. The festival commemorates the bond between Yamaraj and his sister Yami, symbolizing sibling love and protection.