Beautiful Rituals Of Bhai Dooj: Explore The Legends, Stories & Amazing Gift Ideas!

Once the Diwali merriments get over, there comes the celebration of Bhai Dooj, a festival which praises the bond between the brothers and sisters. Much the same like Rakhi, this celebration is also tied in with pampering brothers with a grand feast and excellent gifts!   The celebration   The propitious occasion, which denotes the end of five days long Diwali celebration, is celebrated significantly in West Bengal. Known as Bhai Phota, the day commonly begins with sisters fasting for their brothers, breaking it only in the wake of applying a tika of sandalwood, kohl and curd to their brother’s forehead. The celebration speaks the heartfelt wish of every sister for the wellbeing and prosperity of her brothers from all indecencies. Brothers too convey their blessings for their sisters with Bhai Dooj gifts of her choice.  

Bhai Dooj Legends and Stories

Bhatri Dwithya or Bhai Dooj is related with numerous stories and legends.   Legends and Stories  

• On the second day after the new moon, Lord Yama or Yamaraj went to his sister's home, who welcomed him by putting a felicitous tika on his forehead for his welfare.
• Also, Lord Krishna, in the wake of killing Narakasur, on Bhai Dooj Day, went to his sister Subhadra who welcomed him with a bright lighted diya, colourful flowers and sweets and by putting a tilak on his forehead for exhibiting sisterly protection.
• Another legend is that when Bhagwaan Mahavir discovered Nirvana, his brother Raja Nandivardhan was highly vexed and he was then comforted by his sister Sudarshana.

  Since then, women have adored the Bhai Dooj festival.  

Amazing Bhai Dooj Gift Ideas

Let’s take a sneak peek to some of the Bhai Dooj gifts that can help to cherish the love & bonding between brother-sister:   Apparels: For a fashionable sibling, this gift suits the best! You can purchase trendy and latest apparel to make him/her feel exceptional on the eve of Bhai Dooj.   Apparel gifts   Gadgets: This is a standout amongst the most preferred Bhai Dooj gifts Be it for a brother or a sister. It can be a pen drive, earphones, speakers and numerous others gadgets.   Gadget Gifts   Grooming pack: A sister can give this gift to her brother, who requires hair gels, aromas, perfumes, trimmers and other such embellishments that will keep them very well groomed.   Grooming pack   Chocolates: Be it small or big brother and sister, if they love chocolates, at that point what else can be the best gift on the event of Bhai Dooj. The gift can comprise of one single chocolate or a box brimming with blended chocolates and treats.   Chocolate Gifts   Watches: Wrist watch goes with a wide range of attire and hence, it is the best gift choice for both brother and sister. There is numerous customary and fashionable wrist watches accessible everywhere.   Watches   Bhai Dooj is also celebrated in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa. While in each region it is different and has varied rituals, but the emotion behind the festival remains the same.