Bhaidooj





Bhai Dooj is on 7 November, 2010
Meaning & Significance of Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj is one of the major festival of India, also spelt as Bhaidooj, Bhaiduj or Bhai Duj. 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.

Customs and Traditions of Bhaidooj

Bhai-Dooj is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and affection between a brother and a sister. '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.



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Regional Names of Bhaidooj
India is a country of various cultures and traditions. The festival of Bhaiya Dooj is known by various names in different regions. Take a glance at the interesting regional names that signifies different ceremonial connotations.


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