Bhaiya Duj
Diwali, the festival of lights, is a five day long celebrations. The fifth or the last day of diwali is Bhaiya Dooj, popularly know as Bhai Dooj. The festival is celebrated between brothers and sisters to strengthen the bond of love they share. On this auspicious day, sisters put tilak on their brother’s forehead and pray for their long life. In return, brothers pamper their sisters and promise them to stand by their side in all hardships of life.
Bhai means brother and ‘Dooj’ means two days after new moon. It is one of the most awaited festival in India. Every year the festival comes two days after Diwali in Kartik month. The ‘Kayastha’ community also worships the pen, paper and ink on this day, in the honor of Lord Chitragupta.
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