Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the second Lunar day of Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) in the month of Karthika (comes between October and November). It is the concluding day of five days Diwali festive week. This year Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on 29th October 2019 since Diwali will be on 27th October.
The celebrations of this day are similar to the festival of Raksha Bandhan. On Bhaiya Dooj, sisters pray for their brothers to have long and happy lives. Sisters perform aarti for their brother and apply a red tika on the brother’s forehead. This tika ceremony on the occasion of Bhai Dooj signifies the sister’s sincerest prayers for the long and happy life of her brother and treat them with gifts.
In return, brothers bless their sisters and may treat them also with gifts or cash. Later, sisters offer their brothers a sumptuous meal often including their favorite dishes/sweets.
If you are confused with the best gift to choose for your loving sibling, we are there for your help! Scroll down to check out a list of things you can gift your sibling on Bhai Dooj.
* Grooming kit- If your brother/sister is old enough, then you can gift a grooming kit which has utilities for shaving, grooming etc.
* Watch or Wallet – Watches and wallets are the easiest option if nothing else falls on your budget.
* Movie Tickets – If you are up for some fun time after the rituals are done, why don’t you bring a twist and book a movie ticket followed/ preceded by lunch for your brothers? It will also save some kitchen time.
* Gift Card – If you are not sure what your brother/sister will like, then giving them a gift card is the safest option. All you need to do is pick their favourite brand and get them a voucher as per your budget.
* Perfumes – During this festive time, there are many offers available at many shops. Gift him a perfume pack which could have his favourite brand of perfume.
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