Saralnama1.25 lakh devotees arrived in Mathura on for Bhai Dooj celebrations. They gathered at Vishram Ghat on the Yamuna River for ritual bathing. Siblings held hands and prayed for protection from untimely death. Sisters applied tilak to brothers after the bath. Devotees then visited the Yamraj-Yamuna temple to light lamps and offer prayers. The festival, also known as Yam Dwitiya, is celebrated on the second day of the bright fortnight in the month of Kartik. It is believed that brothers who visit their sisters' homes for a meal on this day are protected from premature death. The auspicious time for the festival lasted until 10 PM. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 07:15 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 1.25 lakh devotees arrived in Mathura on 23 Oct for Bhai Dooj celebrations
- They gathered at Vishram Ghat on the Yamuna River for ritual bathing
- Siblings held hands and prayed for protection from untimely death