व्रत कथा संग्रह · देवी जी

भाई दूज · यम–यमुना कथा

Bhai Dooj · Yama–Yamuna Katha

Today’s practice

Tradition / author
Popular vow tradition · TirthaYatra original retelling
When to recite
Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej — after Diwali; tilak and meal for siblings

सुनें · Watch / Listen

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Bhai Dooj · Yama–Yamuna Katha is a vrat-katha text used in home and temple worship of devi. Devotees typically recite or listen Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej — after Diwali; tilak and meal for siblings. TirthaYatra presents verses for learning and remembrance, with a short editorial note on meaning — not as a replacement for your family lineage or temple priest’s guidance. Original TirthaYatra retelling of Yama–Yamuna and sibling blessing themes for Bhai Dooj.

पाठ · Text

॥ श्री यमुनायै नमः ॥
भाई दूज कथा — मौलिक पुनर्प्रस्तुति।

यमुना ने यमराज को निमंत्रण दे भोजन कराया — प्रेम ने मृत्यु के दूत को भी कोमल किया।

बहन टीका करती है; भाई सुरक्षा का वचन देता है। महाराष्ट्र में भाऊबीज, बंगाल में भाईफोटा।

जो दूर हों, वे कॉल–प्रसाद से भी जुड़ सकते हैं।

॥ जय यमुना ॥ जय भ्रातृ स्नेह ॥

Meaning · अर्थ

In plain terms, Bhai Dooj · Yama–Yamuna Katha praises devi and asks for protection, clarity, and steadiness of mind. Recitation is traditionally paired with a clean shrine space, a lamp, and a calm evening pace rather than rushed scrolling. Bhai Dooj renews sibling care after the Diwali rush. A tilak and shared meal beat expensive guilt. Where audio is linked, treat it as a listening aid. Pronunciation and melody vary by region; choose a version your household trusts. Classical authorship lines (where named) remain with their lineages — our page is a practice helper.

Common questions · सामान्य प्रश्न

What is Bhai Dooj · Yama–Yamuna Katha?

Bhai Dooj · Yama–Yamuna Katha is a vrat-katha text used in home and temple worship of devi. Devotees typically recite or listen Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej — after Diwali; tilak and meal for siblings. TirthaYatra presents verses for learning and remembrance, with a short editorial note on meaning — not as a replacement for your family lineage or temple priest’s guidance. Original TirthaYatra retelling of Yama–Yamuna and sibling blessing themes for Bhai Dooj.

When is Bhai Dooj · Yama–Yamuna Katha recited?

Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej — after Diwali; tilak and meal for siblings

Which deity is Bhai Dooj · Yama–Yamuna Katha for?

Devi / Shakti

What is the meaning of Bhai Dooj · Yama–Yamuna Katha?

In plain terms, Bhai Dooj · Yama–Yamuna Katha praises devi and asks for protection, clarity, and steadiness of mind. Recitation is traditionally paired with a clean shrine space, a lamp, and a calm evening pace rather than rushed scrolling. Bhai Dooj renews sibling care after the Diwali rush. A tilak and shared meal b…

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