SaralnamaBhai Dooj is celebrated on in India. Sisters perform rituals for their brothers' long life and prosperity. They light a four-faced lamp facing south for protection. Brothers give gifts and promise to safeguard their sisters. The festival marks the mythological meeting of Yamuna and Yama. Kayastha community worships Lord Chitragupta. Sisters use symbolic items like bajra (millet), coconut, and betel leaf in rituals. To celebrate, sisters can apply a tilak on their brother's forehead and offer sweets. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 07:20 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Bhai Dooj is celebrated on 15 Nov 2023 in India
- Sisters perform rituals for their brothers' long life and prosperity
- They light a four-faced lamp facing south for protection