Significance, Importance and Mahurat of Bhai Duj 2021
The bond between siblings is celebrated on Bhai Duj and it is also termed Bhai Teeka. Now let's delve into its history, significance and rituals of this festival.
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If you are wondering what is Bhai Duj then we have curated some facts about this beautiful festival. The bond between siblings is celebrated on this day and it is also termed Bhai Teeka in India. The quintessence of this day is that it marks the importance of the purity of love between a brother and sister in India. This festival is a much-awaited festival for the people in north-Indian families.
Bhai Duj Story and Significance
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There are famous fables behind this day as according to Hindu mythology this is an auspicious day when Lord Krishna visited his sister, Subhadra after killing the demon Narkasur. Her sister gave a warm welcome to him and made the occasion special by especially welcoming him. Subhadra also applied the ceremonial "tilak" on the forehead of her brother, Krishna, and hence the festival of "Bhai Dooj" started then. Another story of Yama, the God of Death, and his sister the Yamuna. It is believed that he met his sister on Dwitheya, the second day after the new moon. After this meeting - the occasion began to be celebrated as "Yamadwitheya" or "Yamadvitiya".
Importance of Bhai Duj
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The meaning of Bhai Dooj is made up of “Bhai" meaning brother and "Duj" meaning the second day after the new moon day. This day is important and holds utmost significance in the lives of siblings. It is a precious day as it celebrates this pure bond between them.
Bhai Duj Celebration Rituals
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Sister invites brother on this day and then she prepares some sweets for her brother. She puts tilak on his brother’s forehead with some rice and saffron bits and then she prays to almighty for her brother’s long, healthy and wealthy life. The brother in return gifts her and also follows the responsibility of protecting her forever.
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Bhai Duj Muhurta 2021
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The occasion occurs after the two days of the Diwali festival in India. According to the Gregorian calendar, the occasion occurs on the 2nd day of the Shukla Paksha of the Kartika month The festival of Bhaiya Duj falls on 6th November, Saturday for the year 2021.
Bhai Duj Wishes for Brothers
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- Happy Bhaiya Duj to you my brother! Sending you tons of love and blessings wrapped in an envelope today. Do open to receive sister’s prayers for you in form of a tilak.
- You are my world, my brother. This is a day to thank you for always being there for me through every thick and thin.
- May our beautiful relationship strengthen with each passing day. May you always pamper me with gifts and love. Happy Bhai Dooj!
- May this Bhai Dooj brings immense happiness and success in your life brother. Wishing you a Happy Bhai Dooj!
Love you brother as nothing can replace the love that you have in your heart for me.
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Bhai Duj Songs
Here we have shortlisted some Bhai Duj songs for you. You can play or send him on this auspicious day.
When you think of a brother-sister relationship, you can go with the emotional angle or add some fun elements to it. It depends on the bond you share. Here we have curated some songs that will match the emotions that you hold for your sibling. The entire festival depicts a brother's vow to protect his sister whereas a sister prays to Almighty and gives her blessings for the good of her brother.
Do let us know how are you planning to celebrate Bhai Duj in the comment box below!
