Bhai Dooj

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About Bhai Dooj

Hindu festivals mainly focus on the importance of family bonding and relationships. One such festival is the Bhai Dooj. It is a festival, which manifest the glory and greatness of a relationship between a brother and a sister. Bhai Dooj falls two days after Diwali, usually in the month of October-November. It is mostly celebrated in Northern India and is valued greatly by all Hindus. Like Raksha Bandhan, the occasion is celebrated to exalt the relationship between a brother and a sister.

Bhai Dooj is known by several names across the country. It is known by the name of Bhai Phota, Bhatri Ditya, Bhai Tika, Bhai Bheej, Bhaubeej, Bhathru Dwithiya and Yama Dwithiya.

Significance of Bhai Dooj

The basic significance of Bhai Dooj is to depict and revitalize the bond between a brother and a sister. Various historical stories are related to this festival. Its origin is sometimes related to the stories of Yamraj and his sister Yamuna and sometimes to the legendary tales of Lord Krishna and his sister Subhadra. Bhai Dooj is and will always remain a significant festival in the Indian culture. It helps to unite the family, strengthen the bond between a brother and a sister and bring prosperity, luck and well being.

Rituals and Celebrations of Bhai Dooj

On this auspicious occasion sister apply ‘tilak’ on their brother’s forehead. Thalis are decorated with mithai, batashas, roli, rice, coconut along with a lighted puja lamp. Gifts and sweets are exchanged subsequently. A sister not only showers their love and affection on their brother but, also prays for their welfare and prosperity. The brother in turn vows to protect his sister and stand by her through thick and thin.

Today, the celebration has acquired a new trend with the launch of various internet sites. Sending E-cards across the country to celebrate this joyous occasion has become a common and popular phenomenon. It helps in establishing the bond between brothers and sisters who are separated by distance and who cannot possibly meet up to celebrate this festive occasion. Gifts are also sent using online shopping marts.

Last Updated On: 2011/07/04