Bhai Dooj is dedicated to celebrating the special bond between brothers and sisters. 

Bhai Dooj is dedicated to celebrating the special bond between brothers and sisters.  

 It falls on the second day after Diwali, marking the end of the Diwali festival.

 It falls on the second day after Diwali, marking the end of the Diwali festival.

Sisters perform aarti, apply a tika on their brothers' foreheads, and perform other rituals as a symbol of love and protection. 

Sisters perform aarti, apply a tika on their brothers' foreheads, and perform other rituals as a symbol of love and protection. 

 Sisters pray for the well-being and longevity of their brothers, seeking their prosperity and happiness.

 Sisters pray for the well-being and longevity of their brothers, seeking their prosperity and happiness.

The legend of Yamraj and his sister Yamuna is often associated with Bhaiduj, adding a mythological touch to the celebration.

The legend of Yamraj and his sister Yamuna is often associated with Bhaiduj, adding a mythological touch to the celebration.

It is an integral part of Hindu culture, reinforcing the values of family and relationships 

It is an integral part of Hindu culture, reinforcing the values of family and relationships 

 Brothers, in turn, express gratitude and often give gifts to their sisters, acknowledging the bond and protection they provide. 

 Brothers, in turn, express gratitude and often give gifts to their sisters, acknowledging the bond and protection they provide. 

Like many Indian estivals, Bhaiduj involves the sharing of delicious food and sweets among family members. 

Like many Indian estivals, Bhaiduj involves the sharing of delicious food and sweets among family members. 

While the festival is widely celebrated, there might be regional variations in customs and traditions associated with Bhaiduj. 

While the festival is widely celebrated, there might be regional variations in customs and traditions associated with Bhaiduj. 

The festival promotes harmony and love within families, fostering a sense of togetherness and unity. 

The festival promotes harmony and love within families, fostering a sense of togetherness and unity.