One of the most anticipated Hindu festivals, Diwali, is celebrated over five days and the last day of this festival is Bhai Dooj . Also called Bhaiya Dooj, Bhai Tika, or Bhau Beej, it celebrates the deep bond between brothers and sisters. It falls on the second day after Diwali, specifically on the Dwitiya Tithi (second lunar day) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik, as per the Hindu calendar. This usually occurs in October or November in the Gregorian calendar. And so, in 2025, Bhai Dooj is being celebrated on today (October 23). The festival’s origin is rooted in various legends. The most popular one narrates that on this day, Lord Krishna (the 8th avatar of Vishnu ji) visited his sister Subhadra after defeating the demon Narakasura. She welcomed him with sweets, flowers,

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