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‘Bhai dooj’ signifies the bonding and true love and responsibility of a brother towards his sister. Legend says, Lord Krishna visited his sister Subhadra’s place after defeating demon king Narkasur. She gave him a warm welcome and put a vermillion mark on Lord Krishna’s forehead.
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1. Meaning of Bhai Dooj- Bhai means brother and Dooj is the second day after new moon.
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2. Bhai Dooj is a Hindu festival, which lasts for five-day-long Diwali festival. Celebrated on the Shukla Paksha of Kartika month.
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3. In Nepal, this is second most important festival after Vijaya Dashmi.
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4. Regional names of Bhai Dooj :
(a) Bhai Phota: Celebrated on the first or second day of Kali Puja (Bengal).
(b) Bhai Tika: Nepal
(c) Bhai Bij, Bhau-Beej, Bhau-Bij: Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka.
(d) Ningol Chakuba: Manipur
(e) Bhatru Dhwithiya: Also known as Bhatri Ditya
(f) Yama Divitiya: When Yama (God of death) and his sister Yamuna met
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[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1477917670602{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]5. History : After defeating Asur Narkasur, Lord Krishna visited his sister, Subhadra’s place. She gave him a warm welcome and applied vermilion on his forehead.
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6. It is also believed that on this day God of death, Yama met his sister Yamuna.
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7. Also, on this day Lord Mahavir attained Moksha. His brother, King Nandivardhan was distressed because Mahavira left the kingdom.
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8. Celebration: This festival shows responsibility of a brother towards his sister. The brother promises his sister to protect her from all kinds of problems.
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9. Rituals:
(a) Sisters perform aarti for their brothers.
(b) They then apply vermilion on their brothers’ forehead.
(c) Brothers bless their sisters and also gift them various things.
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