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Bhaiya Dooj


Bhaiya Dooj is one of the widely celebrated festivals in India. This festival marks the special bonding between a brother and a sister. This festival is mainly celebrated by the Hindu community. The day calls for great celebration among families as this festival bring the family members together. It is also helps in bringing together brothers and sisters who may live far away from each other during other times of the year.

Bhaiya Dooj is celebrated in each and every corners of the country. Like other festivals of the Hindu community, the festival also involves a number of rituals and customs to be followed. Sisters apply vermillion on the forehead of their brothers, which is also known as Tilak. They also pray for the well being for their brother. Moreover, they also exchange gifts and sweets to mark the festive mood. This is a great festival to mark the purity of relationship between a brother and sister.


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Bhaiya Dooj is all set to be celebrated on October 28, this year. Indianholiday.com offers online information about Bhaiya Dooj.


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