Last Day of Diwali Festival : Bhai Dooj

If you following my blog now we came to the fifth day of Diwali. Which Is also known as Bhai dooj.

Bhai Dooj/ Bhai Beej is the last day of the Five days long Indian Festival of Lights called Diwali. Mostly celebrated in Northern part of India. As the name suggests this festival is dedicated to Sister and Brother love.

Is Bhai dooj same as Raksha Bandhan?

If you know Raksha Bandhan another Indian festival for Brother and Sisters, on Rakhi Sister goes to Brother's place and tie a Rakhi to him. On another hand on Bhai dooj Sisters invite their beloved brothers at her place for a sumptuous meal often including their favourite dishes/sweets made by her.

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Is there any Significance of Bhai Dooj?

The ceremony intends the duty of a brother to protect his sister in a difficult situation in life and sisters blessing to her brother for healthy life.

Sister perform aarti for their brother and apply red tilak on the forehead of brother is the traditional ceremony rituals. After all this ritual Brother entitle to give small gift or cash to his sister.

When is Bhai dooj this year?

This year Bhai dooj is coming on Nov 1, 2016 and the day is Tuesday.

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Now you know about Bhai dooj, when it is coming this year and how it is celebrated.

Let us know how is your preparation going for Diwali and what gift are you going to give your sister?

Girl Likes Chocolate most. You can give your sister a Cadbury Celebration Box and make her happy.

Happy Diwali 2016

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