Prernamurti Bharti Shriji

What is Bhai Dooj? Bhai dooj is an Indian festival, which celebrates the bond of love between a brother and sister. It is known by different names in different states like Bhai Dooj (Northern India),  Bhai Tika  (Nepal),   Bhai Phonta  (Bengal),  Bhai Jiuntia (Odisha),  Bhau Beej  (Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat). In southern states it is celebrated as  Yama Dwitiya. When is it celebrated? Bhai Dooj is celebrated  by  Hindus   on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha  (bright fortnight)  in  the  Vikram Samvat  Hindu calendar month of  Kartik . It is majorly celebrated two days after Diwali.  In 2021 it will be celebrated on 6 th  November. How is it celebrated? Bhai Dooj is a very auspicious day which is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm among Hindu families. On this day brothers visit their sisters (or vice versa) and sisters apply  tika  on the forehead of their brothers, do aarti and offer them sweets and other delicacies. In return brothers offer their sisters gifts and money. During

Diwali  means the  escape of extreme darkness  and the  expansion of divine light  all around!  The  Diya  is a  symbol of wisdom . Rows of Diyas are lit in Deepawali to remind you that every aspect of your life needs the light of wisdom. Diwali 2021 Date  -November 4, 2021[1] Lakshmi Puja Muhurat  - 06:09 PM to 08:04 PM Amavasya Tithi Begins  - 06:03 AM on Nov 04, 2021 Amavasya Tithi Ends  - 02:44 AM on Nov 05, 2021 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat during Nishith kaal   - 11:39 PM to 12:31 AM, Nov 05 What is Diwali and Why is it Celebrated? Diwali - the festival of lights is also known as Deepawali which is derived from two words- Deep (Diya) and Awali. Awali means row. Thus the word Deepawali means rows of Diyas. During Deepavali, Diyas are lit everywhere, hence the name of this festival is Deepawali.It is also called Deepotsav. ' Tamaso ma jyotirgamaya. ' means head towards light from darkness, which is the commandment of the Upanishads. Everyone celebrates Deepotsav with great joy.  Ha