SaralnamaUttarakhand celebrates Bhai Dooj differently from other regions. Sisters offer 'chuda' (puffed rice) to their brothers instead of applying tilak. Chuda is made by soaking rice 3-5 days before Diwali and frying it on Govardhan Puja day. People worship the 'okhal' (mortar) for prosperity. On Bhai Dooj morning, after offering chuda to deities, sisters place it on their brother's head and apply mustard oil with durva grass for his long life and happiness. Interestingly, it's believed that even Yamraj visits his sister Yamuna for chuda puja on this day. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 13:57 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Uttarakhand celebrates Bhai Dooj differently from other regions
- Sisters offer 'chuda' (puffed rice) to their brothers instead of applying tilak
- Chuda is made by soaking rice 3-5 days before Diwali and frying it on Govardhan Puja day