01/11/2016
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LEGENDS OF BHAI DUJ FESTIVAL
On this day, the sister would put an auspicious tilak (vermilion mark) on the forehead of her brother and perform an aarti by showing him the light of the holy flame as a mark of love and protection from evil forces.
Bhai Dooj is also called ‘YAMA DWITEEYA‘ as it’s believed that on this day, Yamaraj (God of Death and sufferings and the custodian of Hell), visits his sister Yami, who puts the auspicious mark on his forehead and prays for his wellbeing. So it’s held that anyone who receives a tilak from his sister on this day would never be sent to hell.
According to another legend, on this day, Lord Krishna, after slaying Narakasura demon, visits his sister Subhadra who welcomes him with lighted diyas (earthen oil lamps), flowers and sweets, and puts the holy protective mark on his forehead.
Yet another story behind the origin of Bhai Dooj says that when lord Mahavir, the founder of Jainism, attained nirvana, his brother King Nandivardhan was distressed because he missed him and was comforted by his sister Sudarshana. Since then, women have been revered during Bhai Dooj.
In the Indian state of Bengal this event is called ‘BHAI PHOTA‘, which is performed by sister who religiously fasts until she applies a ‘phota‘ or mark with sandal wood paste on her brother’s forehead, offers him sweets and gifts and prays for his long and healthy life.
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