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Irrespective of calling it with
innumerble names, Bhai Dooj Festival is a beautiful day who witnesses
the everlasting bonding of love and affection enjoy by brother and
sister. It is believed that when Lord Krishna after killing Narakasur
went to his sister Subhadra, she welcomed him by showing lights and put
a tilak on his forehead as a mark of victory. Another myth behind
celebration of this festival was when Bhagwan Mahavir found Nirwana, his
brother Nandivardhwan was very distressed and he was consoled by his
sister.
On this day, sisters wake up early and decorate special Pooja Thali.
According to tradition, brothers visit sister's place. Brothers sit on
asana and sister put sacred tika on their forehead followed by praying
to divine for his long life. Brothers in turn bless their sisters and
promise them to protect from all hardships in life. Carrying out this
simple puja, she also pamper him for gifts and he indulges her with
loads of cash & gifts. |