Bhai Dooj is celebrated two days after Diwali on the second day of new moon. This is a holi festival celebrating an emotional binding between brother and sister. On this day, sisters express their love and affection for their brothers by performing aarti, applying tilak (vermilion) on their foreheads, and tying a protective thread around their wrists. They also offer delicious food to their brothers. This symbolic act signifies sisters’ prayers for their brothers’ well-being and long life. In return, brothers shower their sisters with gifts and promise to protect and support them throughout their lives. Brothers in return promise fulfilment of wishes of their sisters and protection
The mythological story behind Bhai Dooj is this that once, Yama, the god of death, visited his sister Yamuna on this day. Yamuna warmly welcomed her brother and applied tilak on his forehead. Touched by her love and hospitality, Yama granted Yamuna a boon that whoever receives tilak and aarti from their sister on this day would be blessed with a long and prosperous life.
Another story is about Lord Krishna and His sister Subhadra. Lord Krishna after defeating demon king Narakasura, came to His sister Subhadra. Subhadra welcomed him by offering flowers and sweets and put tilak on His forehead. Lord Krishna blessed her sister.
What is the spiritual meaning of Bhai Dooj? First, our relationship with women is sacred like brother and sister. Women support their male part and wish for their victory against evil desires. Narakasura is the symbol of darkness, ignorance and disorder. Lord Krishna defeated him by awakening his energy. Secondly, Bhai Dooj spreads message of purity of individuals. It’s the purity only which ensures your healthy and long life as promised by Yama. This is ensured by sisters for their brothers.
Let’s be brothers to all women and protect them. Let’s be pure and humble.
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