{"id":3973,"date":"2020-11-10T08:19:18","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T08:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/?p=3973"},"modified":"2020-11-10T08:33:17","modified_gmt":"2020-11-10T08:33:17","slug":"3973-2bhai-dooj-difference-from-raksha-bandhan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/3973-2bhai-dooj-difference-from-raksha-bandhan\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makes Bhai Dooj Different From Raksha Bandhan?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sibling love is always adored, cherished and celebrated in our Indian culture. Be it the naughty leg-pulling, nasty fights, or the to-be-there-for-each-other-no-matter-what attitude, we have heard numerous legends and stories of sibling bond from the heart of our mythological Gods and Goddesses to the royalties of the land. But what puzzles most of us is that when we love to celebrate the brother-sister bond through the festival of Raksha Bandhan, then what makes Bhai Dooj so significant when it comes to celebrating sibling love? Most importantly, for someone who is new to the world of Indian culture, traditions and festivities, the question that boggles the mind is \u201cWhat\u2019s the difference between Raksha Bandhan and Bhai Dooj?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, well, well\u2026&#8230;we are here to answer all your questions. So, don\u2019t worry! Let\u2019s dig in together to see what both these festivities signify.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3977\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/I-have-answers.gif\" alt=\"i have answers\" width=\"498\" height=\"280\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>A Brief History<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Raksha Bandhan:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3978\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Raksha-Bandhan-history.png\" alt=\"raksha bandhan history\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Raksha-Bandhan-history.png 640w, https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Raksha-Bandhan-history-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Hindu Calendar, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon of the Savan month of the Hindu year. The month of Savan is considered an auspicious period among the Hindus and Lord Shiva is worshipped every Monday during this entire time. The tying of the thread of Rakhi symbolizes the promise of a brother to protect and safeguard his sister from evil forces. Raksha Bandhan coincides with Nariyal Poornima, a festival celebrated during the change of seasons offering prayers to the sea and deity Varuna.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bhai Dooj:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3979\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bhai-Dooj-Legend-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"bhai dooj legend \" width=\"550\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bhai-Dooj-Legend-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bhai-Dooj-Legend-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bhai-Dooj-Legend-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bhai-Dooj-Legend-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bhai-Dooj-Legend-1536x895.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bhai-Dooj-Legend-2048x1193.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bhai-Dooj-Legend-1080x629.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhaiya Dooj aka Bhai Dooj, Bhau-Beej or Bhai Phonta is a festival which celebrates sibling love among Hindus of India, Nepal and other countries. It is observed on the second lunar day of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the Kartika month of Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar. The occasion marks the last day of the five-day-long celebrations of Diwali or Tihar festival. Bhai Dooj is also celebrated as &#8220;Yama Dwitiya&#8221; in the southern parts of India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What Do The Rituals Have To Say?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most distinctive part of both these festivals is the rituals people perform. The varying rituals give us a glimpse of what makes Bhai Dooj and Rakhi so special in the fabric of special occasions across India.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>A Promise &amp; A Prayer!<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3980\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/promise-prayer.gif\" alt=\"promise prayer\" width=\"550\" height=\"309\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting with traditions, the obvious difference of tying a Rakhi during Raksha Bandhan and the application of teeka during Bhai Dooj is what makes them equally special. Rakhi is a mark of a promise by the brother to protect and stay by his sister forever. The application of Bhai Dooj tilak is the mark of a prayer from the sister wishing them long life and prosperity of her brother. The vermillion that a sister puts on her brother&#8217;s forehead is considered auspicious and is also supposed to safeguard her sibling from evil forces. Though the application of tilak is a common ritual in both Bhai Dooj &amp; Rakhi celebrations, it holds a special significance during the festival of Bhai Dooj. In Nepal, the sisters apply seven-coloured tilak to their brothers. How colourful!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>A Flying Visit<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3981\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/flying-visit.gif\" alt=\"flying visit\" width=\"550\" height=\"370\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the traditions go, it is believed that on Raksha Bandhan sisters pay a visit to their brother\u2019s home and tie them beautiful rakhis with a promise that their brothers will protect them for life. When it comes to Bhai Dooj it is the brothers who visit their sisters\u2019 home while sisters cook meals for their beloved brothers and perform the tikka ritual wishing for his long life and prosperity. Bhai Dooj is also known as \u2018Bhagini Hasta Bhojana\u2019 in Sanskrit commemorating the ritual of preparing a feast for brothers performed diligently by the sisters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Gifting Galore<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3982\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gift-shopping.gif\" alt=\"gift shopping\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gifts make every celebration worth celebrating. During the Rakhi season, brothers dote their love on their sisters with thoughtful presents. But, when it comes to Bhai Dooj, gifts are a sentimental exchange among both the brothers and sisters. It is a reminder of their strong and beautiful bond and hence both brothers and sisters find a way to surprise and treat each other with mind-blowing gifts and presents. But, whatever the occasions, sisters are sure to receive a beautiful surprise!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>An Access To Freedom<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3983\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/opening-door.gif\" alt=\"opening door\" width=\"550\" height=\"365\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part of sibling love is the constant care of each other&#8217;s wellbeing and safety. In the olden days, when women enjoyed limited access to the outer world due to marital responsibilities and household commitments, Raksha Bandhan was a great way for women to meet and greet their maternal family while also enjoying a moment to step out of the house. It was the time to tell her tale of the in-laws home through beautiful folk songs and enjoy the time with other ladies. Bhai Dooj, on the other hand, gave brothers a chance to check on their sisters and their well-being in her in-laws home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, the world and women have progressed, hence these rituals have a new meaning. In current times, both brothers and sisters enjoy these sibling festivals as a means to connect with each other and the family, reminiscing the old days and childhood memories while also sharing mementoes with one another.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s What Some of the Legends Say?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s look at some of the stories from the books of mythology that still surround these festivities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Raksha Bandhan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lord Krishna and Draupadi<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3987\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/krishna-draupadi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/krishna-draupadi.jpg 595w, https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/krishna-draupadi-300x257.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most famous tale of all, it starts with Lord Krishna cutting his little finger when handling sugarcane. Draupadi, the wife of five Pandavas, tied Lord Krishna\u2019s finger with a piece of her saree to stop the bleeding. In return, Krishna promised to help Draupadi, his sister, when required. His promise came true when Krishna protected the modesty of Draupadi during her unceremonious disrobing, saving her the embarrassment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Rani Karnavati and Emperor Humayun<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3988\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/rani-karnavati-humayun.png\" alt=\"rani karnavati humayun\" width=\"550\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/rani-karnavati-humayun.png 640w, https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/rani-karnavati-humayun-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queen Karnavati, the widow of King Rana Sanga, wrote to Humayun for help to protect her kingdom from the invasion of Bahadur Shah. She sent him a rakhi and sought protection. Though Humayun turned in late to save Rani Karnavati from her doom, he sincerely restored her kingdom to her son, Vikramjit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Yamaraj &amp; Yamuna<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3989\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/yamuna-yamraj.png\" alt=\"yamuna yamraj\" width=\"550\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/yamuna-yamraj.png 750w, https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/yamuna-yamraj-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to another legend, Yamuna tied a rakhi to Yama, the lord of death who was so pleased by her gesture and love that he granted her the boon of immortality. Lord Yama declared that any brother who gets a Rakhi tied by his sister and offers to protect his sister would also become immortal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bhai Dooj:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Lord Krishna &amp; Subhadra<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3990\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/krishna-subhadra.jpg\" alt=\"krishna subhadra\" width=\"550\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/krishna-subhadra.jpg 350w, https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/krishna-subhadra-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per this legend, after slaying the demon Narakasura, Lord Krishna went to see his sister Subhadra. His sister welcomed him with flowers, performed aarti and put a tilak on his forehead as a mark and respect for his victory and valour. This apparently translated to the festival with sisters praying for the long life of their brothers and wishing them prosperity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Nandivardhan &amp; Sudarshana<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3991\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mahavir.jpg\" alt=\"mahavir\" width=\"550\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mahavir.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mahavir-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mahavir-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If legends are to be believed, when Lord Mahavira attained nirvana, his brother, king Nandivardhan started lamenting the loss of his brother and went into mourning. During this time of grief, Nandivardhan was consoled by his sister Sudarshana. This incident gave rise to the festival whereby brothers revere their sisters and shower them with love and presents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Goddess Laxmi &amp; King Bali<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3992\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/lakshmi-and-bali.jpg\" alt=\"lakshmi and bali\" width=\"550\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/lakshmi-and-bali.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/lakshmi-and-bali-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/lakshmi-and-bali-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/lakshmi-and-bali-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-blog-media-p.s3.amazonaws.com\/igp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/lakshmi-and-bali-1080x609.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an elaborate tale of sacrifice and love among the siblings. As per the legend, King Mahabali secured a boon from Lord Vishnu which would require Lord Vishnu to be present at every door of Patalaloka. While Lord Vishnu agreed, Goddess Laxmi decided to free her husband by disguising herself as a poor woman. She went seeking help from Mahabali and said she regarded him as her brother as she never had one. Bali accepted her as his sister and in turn asked her to make a wish. Goddess Laxmi immediately asked for the release of her husband, Lord Vishnu, from his service. Bali kept his word and Lord Vishnu was set free. Thus, the festival came to be known for the sacrifice, love and celebration of the brother-sister bond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With all these stories, rituals, facts, and legends associated with Raksha Bandhan and Bhai Dooj, you shall no more be confused between the two. While Bhai Dooj is fast approaching, we recommend you choose the best and truly special surprise for your siblings and cousins from our store @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/bhai-dooj\">IGP.com<\/a> to make this occasion extraordinary for them. Till then, do read our take on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/11-best-ways-to-decorate-home-this-diwali\/\">11 Best Ways To Decorate Home This Diwali<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy Diwali &amp; Happy Bhai Dooj!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sibling love is always adored, cherished and celebrated in our Indian culture. Be it the naughty leg-pulling, nasty fights, or the to-be-there-for-each-other-no-matter-what attitude, we have heard numerous legends and stories of sibling bond from the heart of our mythological Gods and Goddesses to the royalties of the land. But what puzzles most of us is that when we love to celebrate the brother-sister bond through the festival of Raksha Bandhan, then what makes Bhai Dooj so significant when it comes to celebrating sibling love? Most importantly, for someone who is new to the world of Indian culture, traditions and festivities, the question that boggles the mind is \u201cWhat\u2019s the difference between Raksha Bandhan and Bhai Dooj?\u201d\u00a0 Well, well, well\u2026&#8230;we are here to answer all your questions. So, don\u2019t worry! Let\u2019s dig in together to see what both these festivities signify.\u00a0 &nbsp; A Brief History Raksha Bandhan: According to the Hindu Calendar, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon of the Savan month of the Hindu year. The month of Savan is considered an auspicious period among the Hindus and Lord Shiva is worshipped every Monday during this entire time. 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