Bhai Dooj
March 5, 2026
Date context: Festival observance can vary by region, sampradaya, sunrise and family tradition.
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Bhai Dooj, celebrated by brothers and sisters, involves sisters applying a ceremonial tilak on their brothers' foreheads and praying for their well-being, while brothers give gifts in return.
Significance
Bhai Dooj, celebrated by brothers and sisters, involves sisters applying a ceremonial tilak on their brothers' foreheads and praying for their well-being, while brothers give gifts in return.
Rituals
- Sisters prepare a thali with sweets and a diya.
- Apply a ceremonial tilak on their brothers' foreheads.
- Pray for their brothers' health and prosperity.
- Brothers give gifts or money in return.
- Share a meal together to celebrate the bond.
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