Sat Nov 02 16:18:47 UTC 2024: ## Bhai Dooj Celebrations Bring Families Together Across India
The festival of Bhai Dooj, celebrated on [Date of Bhai Dooj 2024], is a significant occasion where sisters express their love and affection for their brothers. The tradition involves sisters applying a tilak on their brothers’ foreheads, preparing special meals, and exchanging gifts. In return, brothers pledge to protect their sisters and offer them gifts.
This year, the festival saw a surge in travel as people returned home to celebrate with their families. Train services witnessed a significant increase in passengers, and road transport companies have deployed additional buses to meet the demand.
As part of the celebrations, many people are opting to send heartfelt messages to their siblings expressing their love and wishing them a happy Bhai Dooj.
To ensure safety and blessings, people are also performing rituals dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, seeking protection from fear and obstacles.
In Uttar Pradesh, authorities have allowed sisters to visit their brothers in prisons, making the day even more special for inmates.
Bhai Dooj is a testament to the strong bond between siblings and a beautiful reminder of the importance of family.
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