Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj, a Sister’s Prayer
Two days after Diwali, sisters place a Tika (Blessing Mark on the Forehead)Tika · Blessing Mark on the Forehead A mark of vermilion (roli) and unbroken rice (akshat) given with a prayer for long life and well-being. on their brothers’ foreheads and pray for long life. Far from home? Send a blessing card across any distance.
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What Bhai Dooj means
Bhai Dooj (Bhai Tika, Bhau Beej) closes the five days of Diwali on the second day of the bright fortnight. The story tells of Yamuna welcoming her brother Yama with a tilak and a meal; he blessed every brother honoured by his sister that day.
The tika of vermilion and Akshat (Unbroken Rice Grains)Akshat · Unbroken Rice Grains Whole, unbroken rice: a sign of completeness, offered in worship and blessings. is a prayer for wholeness. In the sangat it is also a reminder that love which prays for another’s highest good, their awakening, is the truest blessing.
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NavratriBeing celebrated now · dates to be confirmed
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DiwaliDates to be announced
New YearDates to be announced
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