SaralnamaBhai Dooj, the sacred festival of brothers and sisters, was celebrated with enthusiasm in Chhoti Kashi Mandi on Thursday. Sisters applied tilak to their brothers, wishing them long life and prosperity. The festival falls on the second day of the bright fortnight in the month of Kartik. The state government provided free bus services for women on this day. Crowds of women were seen at bus stands. Brothers visited their sisters' homes to celebrate the festival with love. According to religious belief, Yama, the god of death, blessed this day. To celebrate Bhai Dooj, sisters can prepare a special meal for their brothers and perform the tilak ceremony. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 22:20 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Bhai Dooj, the sacred festival of brothers and sisters, was celebrated with enthusiasm in Chhoti Kashi Mandi on Thursday
- Sisters applied tilak to their brothers, wishing them long life and prosperity
- The festival falls on the second day of the bright fortnight in the month of Kartik