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Bhai Dooj is a significant Hindu festival celebrated two days after the  Festival of Diwali . It falls on the second lunar day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Karthik. Bhai Dooj is called by several other names such as Bhaubeej, Bhai Tika and Bhai Phonta, depending on the region and culture. Bhai Dooj Celebration The celebrations of Bhai Dooj resemble closely the celebration of Raksha Bandhan. On this day sisters perform aarti of their borthers and the latter hand over gifts to their sisters at the same time vowing for their protection and care. The festival mainly concerns married women unlike the Raksha Bandhan which is celebrated both by unmarried as well as married women. Traditionally, the married women invite their brothers to their houses and serve them sumptuous meal including their favourite dishes. The brothers also give gifts and money to their sisters. Different Names of Bhai Dooj The festival of Bhai Dooj is known by different names in different parts of Indian sub co
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