Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Bhai Dooj is the festival of brothers and sisters, kept on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya, two days after Diwali.
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
The sister applies a tilak on her brother's forehead and prays for his long life, and the brother gives her a gift and promises to protect her. Its legend is that Yama, the god of death, visited his sister Yamuna on this day and she welcomed him with a tilak. It is known as Bhai Phonta in Bengal, Bhau Beej in Maharashtra and Bhai Tika in Nepal.
Key Rituals & Observance
Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices
- 1Step 1
The sister does an aarti, applies the tilak and offers sweets.
- 2Step 2
The brother gives a gift and takes a blessing.
- 3Step 3
A family meal, often with the brother at the sister's home.