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Diwali 2014 Special: Importance of Bhai Dooj, the brother-sister bond
Bhai Dooj, Bhaiya Dooj or Bhau Beej is usually the fifth day of Diwali and marks the end of the auspicious festival. This festival is celebrated by Hindus and is similar to Raksha Bandhan. Bhai Dooj is a day when sisters pray for their brothers and apply tilak on their foreheads, and the siblings and cousins exchange gifts.
Bhai Dooj, Bhaiya Dooj or Bhau Beej is usually the fifth day of Diwali and marks the end of the auspicious festival. This festival is celebrated by Hindus and is similar to Raksha Bandhan. Bhai Dooj is a day when sisters pray for their brothers and apply tilak on their foreheads, and the siblings and cousins exchange gifts.
Mythological stories
According to Hindu mythology, Bhai Dooj is celebrated because of the significance of the slaying of Narkasur demon. It is said that Lord Krishna visited his sister Subhadra who welcomed him and applied tilak on his forehead. People say from that time celebrating this festival came into existence. Another story goes that this day is celebrated for the legend Lord Yama. The God of Death visits his sister Yami and she puts tilak on his forehead. This mark signifies that her brother will always be there to protect her and his sister will always be there to pray for him.
Traditional rituals to be followed
On the day of Bhai Dooj, brothers are invited by their sisters for to savour delicacies which include their favourite dishes. Bhaiya Dooj signifies a brother’s responsibilities towards his sister and a sister’s blessings and prayers for her brother. The foremost thing which takes place is aarti and applying red tilak ona brother’s forehead. Once this ritual is over, the brother in turn gives the sister the most adorable gift in way of cash or sweets.
Celebration and delicacies
Bhai Dooj is celebrated all round the globe in a different form and tradition. The festival has some ceremonies to follow marked with grand feast for brothers. On this auspicious day, a lot of yummy dishes are prepared like basundi, puri and kheer. Hope you all cherish and nurture the special moments spent with your siblings. It’s time for family reunion, where families come together and strengthen the bond of love amongst siblings.
Happy Bhai Dooj to everyone!
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