After the high voltage celebrations of the festival of lights and fire-crackers, sisters all over India get ready for 'Bhai Dooj' - when sisters ceremonize their love by putting an auspicious tilak or a vermilion mark on the forehead of their brothers and perform an aarti of him by showing him the light of the holy flame as a mark of love and protection from evil forces. Sisters are lavished with gifts, goodies and blessings from their brothers.
Bhai Dooj or Bhau Beej as it is known, is the fifth day of the Diwali festival, which falls on a new moon night. The name 'Dooj' 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 (red vermilion) on her brother's forehead and performs on aarti (a Puja) of him, wishing him a long and successful life. In return, the brother blesses his sister and offers her sweets and gifts.
Like other festivals in India, Bhai Dooj is also an occasion for family get togethers, feasting and exchanging gifts. Bhai Dooj is also a celebration of sacred relationship between sisters and brothers. Although this festival is dedicated to the bond of care and affection between brother & sister but it goes way beyond it. Bhaiya Dooj signifies the peaceful co-existence of every individual, promotes the feeling of unity and encourage the harmonious social life.

 

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