Amazing Facts About Bhai Dooj
It is difficult to decode the feelings, emotions and love between siblings.
However, there are special days or occasions that are dedicated to strengthening the love between a brother and a sister.
Bhaiya Dooj is one such occasion that can define the eternal love between different siblings (brother and sister).
This wonderful festival is an important occasion where sisters pray to God for the longevity, well-being and prosperity of their beloved brother.
The occasion occurs after the two days of the Diwali festival. According to the Gregorian calendar, the occasion occurs on the 2nd day of the Shukla Paksha of the Kartika month which falls between October and November.
The festival of Bhaiya Dooj falls on 09th November, Friday for the year 2018.
There is a unique understanding between a brother and a sister.
They are the best friends of each other, protectors of each other, admirers of each other, secret sharers of each other and has unconditional love for each other.
The day holds the special significance into the lives of a brother and a sister.
It is an auspicious occasion that celebrates the strong bonding between two opposite sex siblings.
Sisters invite their brothers to visit their place and prepare the beloved dishes for them.
Sisters also pray to God for the well-being and longevity of their brothers against all the evils and bad fortune.
In return, brothers follow their responsibilities of caring and loving their sisters.
Another legend revolves around the story of Yama, the God of Death and his sister Yamuna.
It is believed that he met his beloved sister on Dwitheya, the second day after the new moon and thus the occasion began to be celebrated as "Yamadwitheya" or "Yamadvitiya" across the country from that day.
There are few Hindu mythological based stories related to the origin of this auspicious day.
According to the one legend, Lord Krishna visited his sister, Subhadra after killing demon Narkasur.
Her sister gave a warm welcome to him and made the occasion really special through flowers and sweets.
Subhadra also applied the ceremonial "tilak" on the forehead of her brother, Krishna and hence the festival of "Bhai Dooj" was born from there.
Bhai Dooj is a prominent Hindu festival when women pray to the Gods for long and prosperous lives for their brothers.
It is celebrated two days after the popular festival of Diwali. This year, Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on October 29.
Mythology is divided on the origins of Bhai Dooj. According to some, Yamraj, the God of Death, visited his sister on this day.
His sister, Yami who is also known as Yamuna, welcomed him with an aarti, and after applying tilak on his forehead, offered him sweets.
In return, he he presented her with a gift that signified his love and affection towards her.
Moved by his sister's love, Yamraj declared that any brother who would receive an aarti and tilak from his sister on this day should never be afraid of death.
Another popular origin story for the festival is that Lord Krishna's sister Subhadra welcomed him with an aarti, tilak, sweets and flowers after he killed the demon king Narakasur.
It is known by various names in different parts of the country like Bhau Beej, Bhai Teeka or Bhai Phota.
The festival is very similar to Raksha Bandhan, as it celebrates the love between a brother and sister.
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