Bhai Dooj 2018: From Shubh Muhurat to wishes and quotes, here's all you need to know

Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the fifth day of Diwali and marks the end of the auspicious festival of light. The festivities of this day are similar to that of Raksha Bandhan where sisters apply red tikka post an aarti, pray for their brother’s well being and get gifts from them.

This festival has several other names:

— It is called Bhai Dooj in Northern part of India.
According to Hindu mythology, it is commemorated in significance of Lord Krishna visiting his sister Subhadra, who welcomes him and applies tilak on his forehead, after he slays the demon Narkasur. Another folklore says that the day is celebrated for the God of Death, Yama, as he visits his sister Yami who puts a tilak on his forehead.

Make your brother and sister feel more special with these beautiful Bhai Dooj quotes, wishes and messages to be sent on Facebook and Whatsapp.

In love and laughter,In pain and happiness you have been a good companion.Happy Bhai Dooj.

There cannot be a better brother than you.Happy Bhai Dooj!

May this Bhai Dooj strengthen our bond. Happy Bhai Dooj!

I’m so luck to have a brother like you!Happy Bhai Dooj, bhaiya!

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