Bhai Duj
November 11 - WEDNESDAY
Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)
"A sibling celebration where sisters perform tilak ceremonies for brothers' long life and prosperity."
Celebrates the brother-sister bond with sisters praying for brothers' wellbeing and receiving gifts.
Traditions:
- Sisters applying ceremonial tilak on brothers' foreheads and performing aarti
- Brothers giving gifts to sisters and promising protection and support
- Sharing traditional sweets and festive meals as family
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Fun Fact:
Legend says Yamuna invited her brother Yama for a meal, and he granted her a boon that brothers visiting sisters on this day would never die.