Bhai Dooj is observed as
a symbol of love and affection between brothers
and sisters celebrated in India with great enthusiasm.
On this festival, the sisters put the teeka on
the forehead of their brothers with vermilion,
sandal paste, roli or kumkum (red turmeric) and
pray for them.Brothers give gifts to their sisters.
Bhai Dooj Gifts emotes the feelings of a brother,
expresses the gratitude for sharing such a wonderful
relationship, reflects all the love shared and
fills the heart of a sister with unmatched happiness.
Such gifts are selected that are the expressions
of good wishes prayers of love and more. Bhai
Dooj Festival or Bhaubeej Festival as it is known,
is the fifth day of the Diwali festival, which
falls on a new moon night. The name 'Dooj' or
'Duj' means the second day after the new moon,
the day of the festival, and 'Bhai' means brother.
This day is special amongst brothers and sisters
and is observed as a symbol of love and affection.
The bond between them is strengthened on this
day. Traditionally the sister applies tilak with
vermilion on her brother's forehead and performs
on aarti of him, wishing him a long and successful
life. In return, the brother blesses his sister
and offers her sweets and gifts.
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