#bhaiyadooj(A Thread)
Special Bond between a Brother and Sister. It is also known as Bhai teeka and Yam Dwitiya.
Generally occur on the Dark lunar half month right after the two day of Diwali.
On the occasion,the sister's applya Tilak and pray for the long life for their Brother

Origins of Bhai dooj
The Sun God's Daughter & Son Yam &Yami.Yami irked her brother to visit her place.Yam Paid a visit to her&his sister ensured that he ate out of her hands in the most precise consciousness.After lunch she applied a Tilak on his forehead& prayed for longlife.

Overwhelmed by Love& affection Yam granted his sister a boon.She asked Yam to pay an annual visit to her & further asked him to release every sister who performs these costumes and rituals from the fear of deaths. Yamraj was gratified with the wish& granted it.

Hence the coustom of Bhai dhooj became a phenomenon from then onwards.
Bathing in the sacred water of Yamuna is perceived to be of great significance.

Another legends involve Lord Krishna,when he returned after killing the Devil Narakasur his sister Subhadra greeted him with flowers, fruits and sweet.
She also applied Tilak a Tilak on his forehead and prayed for his Long life.

From the day onwards, it became a tradition apply Tilak on the forehead of the Brother.
#BhaiDooj Celebrated throughout the country with different names & different http://customes.One  things is same the essence of festival in the Kernel of the People.

In the state of Bihar on the occasion of Bhai Dooj the sister scolds her brother and even abuses him,later apologises to him.This is done to vindicate the brother from his past sins.After this custom has taken place,the sister applies tilak and offers sweets to the brother.

Happy #bhaiyadooj to everyone Accept my Pranam.