Bhai Duj, Bhaiya Duj, Bhai Phota, Bhav Bij, Bhai Bij, Bhau Bij
The fifth day of Deepavali or Diwali is celebrated as Bhaiya Dooj , popularly know as Bhai Dooj or Bhai Duj . The name itself denotes the day of the festival i.e it falls on Dooj, the second day after the new moon. This day Yamaraj went to his sister's house who put an auspicious mark on his forehead for his welfare. Thus, on this day sisters perform puja for their brothers safety and well being. Brothers in return give gifts to their sisters as a token of love. Another version is after killing Narakasur, Lord Krishna, went to his sister Subhadra who welcomed him in the traditional way by showing him a light and putting on his forehead a tilak of her sisterly protection. Another myth behind this begins as when Bhagawaan Mahavir found nirvana, his brother Raja Nandivardhan was distressed because he missed him and was comforted by his sister Sudarshana. Since then, women have been revered during this festival. The festival of Diwali is not complete without " Bhaiyya Duj ...