THE HINDU FESTIVAL OF "BHAI DHOOJ" IS NOT JUST ABOUT RESPECTING YOUR SISTER, BUT IT HAS GREAT MESSAGE, TO ALL, ACROSS RELIGION; TO TREAT WITH HONOUR ALL GIRLS AND ENSURE THAT NO WOMAN IS FORCED TO RESORT TO #MeToo EVER.
It is one of the most popular family festivals of India. The objective of this Puja is to remind brothers that they need to be more affectionate, respectful and protective in taking care of their sisters and all girls.
The Diwali celebrations last for five days and "Bhai Dooj" occurs on the last day as a sort of conclusion to the Grand "Diwali" Celebrations. This puja is performed on the second day of the bright half (shukla Paksha) of the Lunar month in the month of Karthika.
"Bhai Dooj" occurs twice every year once after "Holi" and then after "Diwali" The one following "Diwali" is observed on the second day after the new moon day (Amavasya), the one following "Holi" is performed on the second day following full moon day (Poornima).
The core of the puja is the sister performing the Tika ceremony praying for the long life of her brother and then the brother giving her gifts and promising respect for all women.
The Diwali celebrations last for five days and "Bhai Dooj" occurs on the last day as a sort of conclusion to the Grand "Diwali" Celebrations. This puja is performed on the second day of the bright half (shukla Paksha) of the Lunar month in the month of Karthika.
"Bhai Dooj" occurs twice every year once after "Holi" and then after "Diwali" The one following "Diwali" is observed on the second day after the new moon day (Amavasya), the one following "Holi" is performed on the second day following full moon day (Poornima).
The core of the puja is the sister performing the Tika ceremony praying for the long life of her brother and then the brother giving her gifts and promising respect for all women.