Holi Bhai Dooj Katha: The festival of Bhai Dooj is related to Yamraj and Yamuna, know the story

Holi Bhai Dooj Katha In Hindi: Today the festival of Holi Bhai Dooj is being celebrated. This festival is very special. This festival is considered a symbol of the unbreakable love between brother and sister. Every year this festival is celebrated on the second day of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month. It is said in the scriptures that by applying Tilak to the brother on this day, the troubles in his life go away. One gets freedom from the fear of untimely death. On this day, the sister calls her brother home and applies Tilak. Performs Aarti and serves food with love. Brothers also promise gifts and protection to their sisters.

It is said that Lord Ganesha and Yam Dev must be worshiped on this day. Also, sisters should keep fast for the happy and healthy life of their brothers. Bhai Dooj Katha must be recited during the puja. The festival of Holi Bhai Dooj is associated with Yamraj and Yamuna Mata, so let’s read the story of Holi Bhai Dooj.

Legend of Holi Bhai Dooj

Yamraj and Yamuna are brother and sister. Both of them are sons of Lord Surya. According to mythology, after a long time, one day Yamraj reached Vishram Ghat in Mathura to meet his sister Yamuna. Yamuna ji was very happy to see her brother in front of her. He honored him. Tilak was applied to him and he was served delicious food. Yamraj was pleased with his sister’s love and hospitality.

After this Yamraj asked Yamuna ji to ask for a boon. On this, Yamuna ji said to Yamraj, please grant me this boon that on this day, all the brothers and sisters who meet lovingly, have food at their sister’s house and bathe in my water, should not face the fear of untimely death. Yamraj accepted this request of his sister. Since then this holy festival of Holi Bhai Dooj started being celebrated. It is believed that even today Yamraj comes to meet his sister.

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