bhai dooj celebration

The festival of Bhai Dooj is also called as Yam Dwetiya. It increases the bond of affection between brother and sister. After marriage a girl dose not come frequently to her parents house. And, people from her parents side also make very few visits to her place. Hence, to have sweet relationship between brother and sister, to remove the sadness occurred because of the distance, to know about any kind of news from a girls side and keeping in mind the other feelings, festival like Bhai Dooj are celebrate.

25th October 2014 (Saturday)

Bhaidooj Thali is a significant part of Bhai Dooj festival that celebrates the eternal bond of love between a brother and her sister. And so is the Bhaidooj Thali Decoration. Bhaidooj customs entails sisters perform arti of their brothers and apply tika on their forehead. Hence Bhaidooj Thali assumes an extremely important role in the performance of rituals associated with the festival. Sisters vie with each other for the best Bhaidooj Thali decoration and spend a lot of time and energy to come up with the most innovative Bhai Dooj Thali Decoration ideas every year. Various things used for Bhai Dooj Thali Decoration include a metal plate, beads, golden strips or gota, lace, paint, beads, sequins, petals, flowers (real and artificial), coloured grains etc. Decorated Bhaidooj Thali is embellished with traditional items like roli, aipun and rice in separate bowls and a coconut. Also placed in the same plate is a piece of mithai or batasa.These days ready made decorated Bhaidooj Thali are available in the market in innovative design and styles. Sister who are busy in their jobs and studies find it convenient to purchase decorated Bhaidooj Pooja Thali from the market or through online bhai dooj festival shopping sites. Bhaidooj Puja Thali Hampers sell like hotcakes during the time of Bhaidooj festival.

Bhai Dooj signifies an intense bond between siblings that could not be expressed just in few words. It called as a sacred relationship between brothers and sisters. Bhai Dooj is one of the most well known festivals celebrated between siblings with full glaze. After Raksha Bandhan, it the most famous festival celebrated across India with all the fun and excitement. Like other festivals, this festival is also celebrated by following certain rituals.The festival is marked with some traditional rituals along with a grand ceremony where all sisters put a tilak on the forehead of their brothers. Generally, it red in color that signifies well being and prosperity of their brothers. After the ceremony, brothers exchange gifts to their adorable sisters along with Bhai Dooj sweets, Bhai Dooj cakes, Bhai Dooj chocolates, flowers, jewelry, apparels, photo gifts, beauty products, handbags etc. Sisters try to present most alluring and attractive gifts to their brothers. This is the occasion to celebrate a bond of happiness and togetherness where all family members are also present to exchange gifts, sweets and emotions.If you are a brother, then you may send a number of best and unique gifts to your sister like flowers, chocolates, jewelry, and fashion products. In the same way, if you are a sister, then you may send any gift item you like. You may send items like wallets, apparels, perfumes, watches, personalized gift items, etc.

Puja Chowk (Platform),Diya (Lamp),Roli,A little rice,Coconut,Batashas,Mithai,Fruits,Seven paans (betel leaves)
In every Hindu puja, a decorated thali is an important aspect. After putting these mentioned items in the decked up thali, sisters then place prasad in it, be it a piece of any sweet or batasha. Sisters put efforts and prettily decorate the puja thalis on the day of Bhai Dooj.

Bhai Dooj, also known as Yama Dwitiya, is celebrated with great gaiety all over the country. It falls two days after the festival of Diwali and on this day, sisters pray for the long and cherished life of their brothers. Also, they perform tika ceremony, aarti and offer sweets to their brothers. In return, brothers give gifts and blessings to their sisters. For performing the rituals, sisters decorate the puja thalis very beautifully and all the rituals take place on the platform on which the Diwali puja is performed. This festival holds great significance in Hindu religion and there are various Hindu mythology legends related to this festival. Sisters, who are away from their brothers, send Bhai Dooj tika along with the gifts and greeting cards to your brothers, expressing your love and gratitude for them.

Bhai Dooj, one of the main festivals of India is known by various names in different parts of the country. It is popularly known as Bhai Phota, Bhav Bij, Bhai Tika, Bhatri Dwitiya, Yama Dwitiya, etc. The traditional customs and rituals vary a little due to the cultural diversity in the various parts of India, but the essence of the festivities remains unchanged. Its significance too remains equally the same among the brothers and sisters. Every sister prays for the long life of her brother whereas the brother promises to always take care of her. Similar to the festival of Raksha Bandhan, Bhai Dooj strengthens the bond of love and care between the brothers and sisters.

Chant this mantra while applying tilak and pray for the well being of your brother.

Bhratus tabaa grajaataaham, Bhunksa bhaktamidam shuvam
Preetaye yama raajasya Yamunaah Visheshatah

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