Bhai Dooj Harrow 2025 falls on Thursday, 23 October. UK-wide Aparahna tilak muhurat: 12:13–2:28 PM BST. Practical Harrow guide for Kenton, Wealdstone, Stanmore, Pinner, Queensbury—temple bulletins, TfL travel, home puja steps, thali list, safety, and eco tips.

Bhai Dooj Harrow 2025: Kenton Wealdstone Stanmore Hindu Temple Tilak Muhurat Times

Bhai Dooj (Bhau‑beej/Yama Dwitiya) is a day for sisters to bless their brothers with tilak, aarti, and prayer for health and long life—and for brothers to honour that love with gratitude and gifts. In Harrow—across Kenton, Wealdstone, Stanmore, Pinner, Queensbury (and nearby Wembley/Greenford)—families plan around school, office, and temple aartis. This guide gives you a clear, Harrow‑ready plan you can trust.

What you’ll find here

• The correct UK date for Bhai Dooj 2025 (Harrow/London)
• A single, researched Aparahna (afternoon) tilak muhurat window valid across the UK
• How to verify locally in Harrow with your temple bulletin (step‑by‑step)
• A neat plan for families in Kenton, Wealdstone, Stanmore, Pinner, Queensbury
• TfL journey tools, step‑free routes, and parking notes
• A simple, illustrated‑in‑words home puja sequence
• Puja thali checklist with UK‑friendly substitutes, sweets, and gift ideas
• Safety, accessibility, and eco‑friendly practices
• A family‑first countdown and day‑of flow
• FAQs for quick reassurance

Quick Answer: Date & Tilak Muhurat for Harrow (UK)

• Festival date (Harrow/London): Thursday, 23 October 2025 (BST)
• Aparahna tilak muhurat (most auspicious – applies UK‑wide): 12:13 PM to 2:28 PM BST
• Note: The UK moves to GMT on 27 October, but Bhai Dooj is on 23 October—so everything is in BST.

How to use this

• Pick a 20–40 minute family slot within 12:13–2:28 PM BST for the sister‑brother tilak and aarti.
• If an afternoon at home isn’t possible, ask your mandir whether they’re advising a short post‑work family slot; follow their bulletin if they provide one.

Why this works

• The given window aligns with Kartik Shukla Dwitiya (Dwitiya tithi) and the afternoon/Aparahna preference traditionally recommended for Bhai Dooj tilak.

Why Muhurat Matters (and Why This Window Is Reliable)

Bhai Dooj tilak is ideally done when Dwitiya tithi prevails locally, in the afternoon (Aparahna). Your mandir’s priest will confirm any finer points for your family tradition or if a brief after‑work slot is acceptable.

• Tithi first: Tilak should be done when Dwitiya is in effect.
• Aparahna preferred: The afternoon segment is highlighted in many traditions.
• No guesswork: We’re publishing one UK‑wide Aparahna muhurat window—12:13–2:28 PM BST—which is safe and simple for Harrow families.
• Evening tilak? If your temple gives a short post‑work recommendation, follow that. Otherwise, the Aparahna slot is the most straightforward.

Confirm Locally in 3 Minutes (Harrow Method)

1. Check your mandir’s bulletin (2–3 days prior)

• Follow one or two of your nearby temples (links below). If they post a Bhai Dooj note (e.g., “Suggested home tilak 12:30–2:15 PM”), use it.

2. Cross‑check London sunset for Thu 23 Oct (for context, not for timing)

• https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/uk/london?month=10&year=2025
• Since we’re using the official Aparahna window, you’re covered.

3. Set your precise family slot (20–40 minutes)

• Agree a start time within 12:13–2:28 PM BST (e.g., 12:45–1:10 PM).
• Add it to a WhatsApp family event so nobody is late.

Tip: If a sibling is joining via video from abroad, pick an overlap that still keeps you in the Harrow BST muhurat.

Neighbourhood Planning: Kenton, Wealdstone, Stanmore, Pinner, Queensbury

Here are quick, realistic plans families use to keep the ritual calm and on‑time.

• Kenton (office‑close by or WFH)
  • 12:30 PM — light lunch break prep; thali laid out
  • 12:45–1:05 PM — tilak and aarti; 1–2 family photos; prasad
  • 1:10 PM — back to work/school pick‑up plan
• Wealdstone (school schedule)
  • 12:15 PM — sister prepares thali; quick room tidy
  • 12:30–12:50 PM — tilak & aarti
  • 1:00 PM — parents pick up younger siblings, share prasad later
• Stanmore (two households meeting)
  • 12:50 PM — everyone in and settled
  • 1:00–1:25 PM — tilak, aarti, gift exchange
  • 1:30 PM — chai and mithai; depart before school run
• Pinner (elderly grandparents)
  • 12:10 PM — grandparents seated comfortably
  • 12:25–12:45 PM — tilak and aarti (short, gentle pace)
  • 12:50 PM — warm drink, prasad; feet up before any evening temple visit
• Queensbury (tight lunch break)
  • 1:10 PM — thali ready; everyone present
  • 1:15–1:30 PM — tilak and aarti; prasad to‑go
  • 1:33 PM — back to desk/school; make dinner the “long catch‑up”

Temple Bulletins to Watch (Harrow & Nearby)

Bhai Dooj is usually home‑centred, but mandirs often post advisories or aarti times around the day. Use the official pins; avoid hearsay addresses.

• Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (SKSST Harrow, Kenton)
  Map: https://maps.google.com/?q=Shree+Kutch+Satsang+Swaminarayan+Temple+Harrow
• BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden
  Map: https://maps.google.com/?q=BAPS+Shri+Swaminarayan+Mandir+London
• Shri Sanatan Hindu Mandir, Wembley (Ealing Road)
  Map: https://maps.google.com/?q=Shri+Sanatan+Hindu+Mandir+Wembley
• Shree Jalaram Mandir, Greenford
  Map: https://maps.google.com/?q=Shree+Jalaram+Mandir+Greenford
• Harrow & Wealdstone satsang/community halls (for noticeboards)
  Map: https://maps.google.com/?q=Harrow+Wealdstone+community+hall

How to use their updates

• Scan feeds on 21–23 Oct for “Bhai Dooj/Bhau‑Beej” notes.
• If they recommend a concise evening family window (rare, but helpful), follow it.
• Call for elder‑friendly access info (stairs/queues) if you plan a darshan visit.

TfL Journey Tools, Step‑Free Access, Parking

Keep travel simple so your Aparahna window is calm.

• TfL Journey Planner: https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/
• Step‑free & accessibility: https://tfl.gov.uk/transport-accessibility/
• National Rail (relatives visiting): https://www.nationalrail.co.uk

Useful lines

• Metropolitan (Harrow‑on‑the‑Hill/North Harrow/Pinner), Jubilee (Stanmore), Bakerloo (Kenton), Piccadilly (Rayners Lane), Overground (Harrow & Wealdstone).

Driving & parking

• CPZ restrictions vary street‑by‑street; check signage.
• Wembley/Neasden evening traffic can be dense—allow buffer if visiting mandirs before/after.

Home Puja Guide: Sister–Brother Tilak in 10–15 Calm Minutes

Use this walk‑through to keep focus and flow.

1. Prepare a small puja space

• Clean cloth on a table; deity image(s); diya (or tealight); a glass/lota of water.

2. Thali setup

• Roli/kumkum; akshat (rice); diya with ghee/oil (or tealight); flowers; sweets/fruit; incense (optional); a protective thread (optional).

3. Invocation

• Both sit/stand, palms joined, a short silent prayer or a family shloka.

4. Tilak & aarti (core ritual)

• Sister applies roli tilak to brother’s forehead, places akshat, performs aarti (3 or 5 circles), offers a sweet (or fruit) as prasad.

5. Blessings & gift

• Sister may tie a protective thread; brother offers a thoughtful gift—shawl/scarf, book, voucher, donation in sister’s name, or a small hamper.

6. Prasad & photo

• Share prasad with all; capture one family photo; keep diya supervised.

Adapting for special cases

• No brother/sister present: cousins or close relatives may exchange tilak.
• Long‑distance: use a “video tilak” with a posted tilak kit (see below).

Puja Thali Checklist (with UK‑Friendly Substitutes)

Essentials

• Roli/kumkum; akshat; diya + ghee/oil (or tealight); sweets and/or fruit; flowers; small lota/glass of water; aarti plate.

Nice‑to‑have

• Camphor (only if flame‑safe); sandal paste; raksha thread; a small bell; a shloka card.

UK tips

• If children are present or flats restrict flames, use tealights in heavy holders and keep a cup of water nearby.
• Sweets: kaju katli/besan laddoo/rasgulla/burfi from Harrow Station Rd/Kenton Rd/Ealing Rd (Wembley)/Greenford.
• A simple prasad: mixed fruit plate + laddoo + dry fruits.

Sweets, Snacks, and Gifts (Local & Modern)

Sweets & snacks

• Mithai boxes (kaju katli, laddoo, jalebi), samosa/dhokla/kachori/chevdo, chai or saffron milk.
• For a lighter option: seasonal fruits, dry‑fruit laddoo, baked snacks.

Gifts brothers can bring

• Warm shawl/scarf, self‑care set, journal/pen, tea/coffee sampler, or a donation to a cause sister cares about.

Gifts sisters can give brothers

• Tie/kerchief set, desk accessory, fitness band, book, or a heartfelt letter with a favourite sweet box.

If Your Sibling Is Far Away

Video tilak (10 minutes)

• Sister prepares thali; both join a video call; sister applies tilak on camera, both recite a short prayer, and each shares a sweet on their side.

Courier tilak kit (post 7–10 days earlier)

• Small envelope: a pinch of roli in a sachet, akshat in a tiny zip‑pouch, a raksha thread, and a note. Brother opens during the video call.

Time‑zone juggling

• Keep your ritual inside the UK muhurat. If time zones don’t overlap, do a shared prayer/photo call later for togetherness.

Safety, Accessibility & Eco‑Friendly Bhai Dooj

Flame & child safety

• Keep diya away from curtains/hair; never leave it unattended; tealights are fine in flats.
• For kids, have an adult steady the thali; keep matches/lighters out of reach.

Accessibility

• Offer a comfortable seat for elders; keep the ritual crisp and warm; provide warm drinks afterwards.

Eco‑friendly rituals

• Reuse or compost flowers; avoid glitter/plastic décor; reuse mithai tins; cloth runners instead of disposables; segregate waste.

A Family‑First Countdown

14 days out (Thu 9 Oct)

• Note the date and the UK muhurat: Thu 23 Oct, 12:13–2:28 PM BST.
• Decide your home slot; add to the family calendar/WhatsApp.

7 days out (Thu 16 Oct)

• Order/pick up mithai; check thali items (roli, rice, diya, wicks/tealights).
• If doing a video tilak, post a small tilak kit to your sibling now.

3–4 days out (Sun/Mon 19–20 Oct)

• Watch your mandir’s bulletin for any Bhai Dooj advisory.
• Plan TfL routes or confirm CPZ/parking if visiting relatives.

Day before (Wed 22 Oct)

• Clean the puja corner; lay out thali; buy flowers; confirm exact family time.

Day of (Thu 23 Oct)

• Keep lunch light; begin within your chosen slot; 10–15 calm minutes is plenty.
• Share prasad; send blessings to extended family; tidy and compost/reuse décor.

Internal links to explore

• Dhanteras 2025 Birmingham: Handsworth Gold Muhurat (Oct 18)
• Diwali 2025 Harrow: UK’s Largest Indian Community Celebrations Guide
• Dhanteras 2025 London: Southall, Wembley, Leicester Sq Muhurat & Gold
• When is Diwali 2025 in UK – Complete Festival Calendar, Aarti & City Events
• Birmingham Diwali Festival 2025: Soho Road Celebrations & Events

FAQs

Conclusion & Blessings

With Bhai Dooj fixed for Thursday, 23 October 2025 (BST) and a clear UK‑wide Aparahna tilak muhurat of 12:13–2:28 PM, Harrow families—from Kenton and Wealdstone to Stanmore, Pinner, and Queensbury—can plan a calm, meaningful celebration. Choose a simple 20–40‑minute slot, set up a tidy thali, keep the aarti gentle and safe, and share prasad and blessings that last all year.

Send this guide to your family group now. May your home be full of light, laughter, and long‑life blessings. Shubh Bhai Dooj!