BHAI-BEEJ (the Fifth day of Diwali)

The Fifth and final day of Diwali Festival is also known by the name of "Bhaiya-Dooj". This day is observed as a symbol of love between sisters and brothers. It is believed that on this day, Yamraj -the god of death visited his sister Yami and she put the auspicious tilak on his forehead. They ate, talked, enjoyed together and exchanged special gifts as a token of their love for each other. Then, Yamraj announced that anyone who receives tilak from his sister on this day will never be thrown into hell. Since then, it became imperative for the brother to go to his sister's house to celebrate Bhaiya Dooj.