During the festival day, the sisters frequently pray for the brothers' longevity, prosperity, and well-being.
This holiday, which is also known as Bhai Teeka, Bhai Phota, and Bhau Teej, is wildly popular among Hindus. Married women invite their brothers to their in-laws' residences to observe this celebration on this day. The sisters put tika on.
The History Of Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj is related with a few legends, much like any other holiday. One of these legends says that after killing the demon king Narakasura, Lord Krishna went to his sister, Goddess Subhadra, and was warmly greeted. She prepared special treats and gave him flowers as a warm greeting. Also, she placed a tilak on his forehead as a success sign in the struggle against evil. Since that time, Bhai Dooj has become a holiday.
According to a second tradition, on the second day of the new moon, Yama, the God of Death, paid a visit to his sister Yami. Then the pleased sister gave him great food and treats.
In addition, he declared that if a sister gives their brother the aarti and tilak ceremonies, they will no longer be afraid of dying. And in the old land, this became known as the Yamadwitheya festival, which is currently celebrated as Bhai Dooj.
Another Jain mythology claims that when the religion's founder Mahavir gained Nirvana and was separated from his family, his brother Nandivardhan was deeply troubled by his choice and experienced immense anguish. His sister Sudarshana stepped in during this period to assist him recover and return to normal life. Because of this, Bhai Dooj is highly popular.
Festivities For Bhai Dooj And The Top Attractions
Raksha Bandhan and Bhai Dooj are both festivals that are celebrated with comparable fervour. The sisters prepare their samagri, which consists of diyas, roli chawal for tilak, moli, betel nuts, a pooja thali, fruits, and some sweets, before beginning the ceremonies of Bhai Dooj.
1. Congregate
The sisters invite their brothers to their houses on this day to carry out the customary rite. To officially start the celebrations with all the brothers and sisters, all the relatives are invited.
2. Dresses up the Pooja Thal
The sisters all up early and dress in brand-new or vibrant attire. Afterwards they add roli, rice, fruits, sweets, and diya to the puja thali. While performing the pooja ceremony, this thal is used.
3. Floor ornamentation
For their brothers to sit on during the pooja, the sisters create a square shape on the floor. The sister then eats the sour fruit Karith.
4.Shubh Muhurat
The Shubh Muhurat is the period of time when rituals are said to be most auspicious and ideal to start.
5. Tika Ritual No
They apply a tika made of vermillion, dahi, and rice to their brother's forehead. It is believed that placing a tilak on a brother's forehead ensures that he will never face difficulties and will be protected from all forms of lies and challenges in life.
6. The Puja Vidhi
Then the sisters worship the hands of their brother by putting a paste of rice and sindoor.
Next, while chanting mantras and dousing their hands with water, they lay kaddu flowers, beetle nuts, and beetle leaves in their brothers' palms. Then they tie a kalawa for their brother's safety. Moreover, a lamp that is facing south has been lit.
7. The Gift-Exchange Process
The brothers show their sisters how much they care by giving them gifts in return. When a girl is without a brother, she marks the event by praying to and worshipping the Hindu god Moon. When they close out the day, they are blessed by their elders.