Bhai Dooj is just around the corner. On this auspicious festival, sisters and brothers do many rituals. The Tikka ceremony is most important on this occasion. It is believed that by applying tikka on the forehead of brothers and sisters, they get positivity and prosperity. So, if you are all set for Bhai Dooj but wondering about some of the interesting facts about Bhai Dooj, let us discuss it below.
1. Meaning of the Name of Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj comes with two words. Bhai and Dooj. Bhai means brother, and Dooj means the second day after the full moon. Hence, it is called Bhai Dooj.
2. Celebration Tithi
It is celebrated in the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu Month of Kartik. Simply, it’s 2 days after Diwali, the festival of lights.
3. Celebration in Different States
a. Nepal
In Nepal, it is the second most important festival after Dussehra. They refer to this festival as Bhai Tikan. They also celebrate this festival with high enthusiasm.
b. West Bengal
The pooja of this festival is done by chanting mantras in West Bengal. They refer to this festival as Bhai Phota.
c. Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka
People of these states refer to this festival as Bhai Beej, Bhai Bij, and Bhau Beej.
4. The festival is Dedicated to Yama
This festival is Dedicated to lord Yama ( the god of death). Yama and his sister Yamuna celebrate this festival together according to Hindu Mythology.
5. Related to Lord Krishna
The festival was commemorated when lord Krishna visited the home of her sister Subhadra; then, she welcomed him by applying red tikka on her forehead.
6. Mahaveer Attained Moksh
It is said that lord Mahaveer, on this day, attained moksha. Mahaveer is the lord of Jainism.
7. Maharashtrian Celebration
Every Maharashtrian household celebrates this festival with basundi (a sweet dish) and poori.
8. Bengali Tikka
In Bengal, people apply sandalwood paste and kajal on their brother’s forehead instead of laal tikka.
9. Nepali Tikka
People of Nepal apply 7 colors on the faces of their brothers on the auspicious day of Bhai Dooj.
10. Believed as a Highly Auspicious Day
Bhai Dooj is believed to be a Highly Auspicious day. One can start any new business, deal, or construction on this day.
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