The sweet and special festival of Bhai Dooj is celebrated two days after the glittering festival of Diwali. The day of Bhai Dooj or Bhatri Diteya falls on the fifth or final day of the five-day-long Diwali Festival while the main day of Diwali or Lakshmi Puja is celebrated on the third day of Diwali Festival.

Bhai Dooj comes in the Hindu month of Kartik or the month of October - November according to Gregorian calendar. As the word ‘Dooj’ suggests Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the second day after the new moon day. And ‘Bhai’ in Hindi means brother. On the day of Bhai Dooj sisters apply sacred red tilak on brother’s forehead, perform arti of him and pray for his long and prosperous life. Brother blesses her sister and promises to guard her against all hardships in life. Relationship between brothers and sisters is further strengthened with exchange of Bhai Phota Gifts and sweets.