The Importance of Bhaidooj Festival in India - Diwali 2013 India: Diwali Festival, Diwali Celebrations India, Deepavali History

India has festivals celebrating all kinds of relationships, Bhai Dooj happens to be one such festival. This festival is celebrated to specially celebrate the loving bondage of brothers and sisters. However, this is not to be confused with Rakshabandhan, though are celebrated for the same sibling love bond. Bhai Dooj festival comes after Diwali which according to the Hindu calendar is the second day of New Year.




On this day, the sister worships the pious bond of love for her brother by putting a long tilak (vermilion mark) on his forehead and performing an aarti with an earthen lamp in it. Praying for his long bright life. Also, in Gujarat it is a tradition for the married sisters to invite her brother/ brothers home for a lunch or a dinner. Hence, to keep up with the festive spirit of Diwali.

In return the brothers bestow their love by giving gift to his sister. Now-a-days, many brothers have moved to various countries for better future hence sending Bhaidooj gifts online has become very much popular. Also, it is the most convenient way of sending bhaidooj gifts to India, where their sisters are residing. Diwali is just round the corner and hence it will be a good idea to buy a Bhaidoon gift soon for the occasion so that you don't have to rush at the end moment.

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