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According to the popular Hindu Mythology, the God of Death Yamraj visited his sister Yami (Yamuna) on this special day. Then they offer flowers of Kaddu, betel leaves, betel nut and coins in the palms of their brothers.
According to another story, Lord Krishna returned to his sister Subhadra after killing the demon Narakasur and she welcmed him with aarti, tilak, sweets and flowers.
( That is why this day is also called Yama Dwitiya.
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Bhai Dooj 2017 falls on 21st October, Saturday.
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It is celebrated two days after the popular festival of Diwali. That day Yamraj declared that the brother who would receive aarti and tilak by his sister on that day should never be frightened of death and Yamlok. Bhai Dooj is a popular Hindi festival celebrated two days after Diwali. She offered him delectable dishes to eat and he returned her sister a gift signifying his love and affection towards his sister.
Bhaiya Dooj is also known as Bhau Beej, Bhatra Dwitiya, Bhai Dwitiya and Bhathru Dwithiya.