Zainab Khanam
Bhai Dooj is a festival celebrating the special bond between brothers and sisters. It’s celebrated two days after Diwali.
One of the most important traditions is the Tilak Ceremony, where sisters apply a red tika on their brother’s forehead.
After the tilak, both brothers and sisters exchange gifts as a gesture of love and appreciation.
Sisters prepare delicious meals and sweets for their brothers to enjoy, often including their favorite dishes.
Sisters perform Aarti, a ritual where they wave a lighted lamp in front of their brothers to protect them from evil and bad fortune.
Bhai Dooj strengthens the bond of love between siblings, fostering mutual respect and care that lasts a lifetime.
It’s not just in India! Bhai Dooj is celebrated worldwide with varying customs but with the same warmth of sibling love.