Bhai Duj
October 19 - THURSDAY
Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)
"Sisters pray for brothers' long life, applying tilak and receiving gifts in return."
A festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, occurring two days after Diwali.
Traditions:
- Sisters applying ceremonial tilak on brothers' foreheads
- Performing aarti and praying for brothers' well-being
- Brothers giving gifts and promising to protect their sisters
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Fun Fact:
Bhai Duj commemorates Lord Krishna visiting his sister Subhadra after slaying Narakasura.