Gifts for Brothers on Bhai Dooj

In the country of India, which is also popularly known as the land of festivals, people celebrate festivals all year round. The myriad range of festivals is indicative of the diverse population of the country constituting of people from different religions, creeds and ethnicities. Among these festivals, Bhai Dooj is a popularly celebrated festival all over the country. The festival is also a reflection of the country’s unique culture. In Indian traditions, the special bond between brothers and sisters has always been a subject of reverence and people honor this special relationship during Bhai Dooj. 

Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the fifth day of Diwali, the biggest festival of India.  The celebrations are almost similar to Rakshabandhan and it differs only in the way the sister present gifts for their brothers on Bhaidooj. On the day of the festival, sisters perform a pooja ceremony asking the blessings of the gods for their brothers. After the ceremony, they put tilaks on the forehead of their brothers. The tilak or tikka is usually vermilion or red in color and it is considered to bring well being and protection for the brothers.  Some other important festival traditions include family reunions, feastings and exchange of Bhai tikka gifts. Traditionally the gifts were few and not so expensive but nowadays the variety of Bhai Dooj gifts in India include a diverse range of items  which include soft toys,  cakes, chocolates, flowers, jewelry and beauty products.

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