If you're lucky enough to have a brother or sister, then this article is for you! Find out all about the Hindu festival of Bhai Dooj in India which celebrates the affection between brothers and sisters.
What is Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the affection between brothers and sisters. It is also known as Bhai Tika in Nepal and Bhai Phota in Bangladesh. The festival falls on the second day of the bright half of the lunar month of Kartik (October/November) and is celebrated by Hindus all over the world.
On this day, sisters perform a special puja for their brothers and pray for their well-being. They also apply tilak (a mark of auspiciousness) on their foreheads and offer them, sweets. Brothers, in turn, pledge to protect their sisters from all harm and promise to take care of them always.
Purpose of Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj is a Hindu festival that celebrates the affection between brothers and sisters. It is also known as Bhai Tika in Nepal and is celebrated on the second day of the five-day Diwali festival.
Bhai Dooj honors the bond between brothers and sisters and is a time for them to express their love and affection for each other. On this day, sisters perform a puja (ceremony) for their brothers and pray for their well-being. Brothers, in turn, offer gifts to their sisters and vow to protect them always.
History of Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the affection between brothers and sisters. It is also known as Bhai Tika in Nepal, Bhatra Dwitiya in Maharashtra and Karnataka, Bhau-beej in North India, and Bhathru Dwithiya in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
The festival is celebrated on the second day of the bright half of the lunar month of Kartik (October–November) and marks the end of the five-day Diwali festival. On this day, sisters perform aarti for their brothers and apply tilak on their foreheads. Brothers also offer gifts to their sisters. The tilak symbolizes protection from evil forces and ensures long life and prosperity for the brother.
Conclusion
The festival of Bhai Dooj is a celebration of the special bond between brothers and sisters. It is a time for siblings to reaffirm their love and affection for each other and to exchange gifts and sweets. This year, let us all take the opportunity to celebrate Bhai Dooj with our loved ones and to create memories that will last a lifetime. Download and Share Bhai Dooj images and videos from Brands.live in just 10 seconds.