In the Prayagraj city of Uttar Pradesh, Bhaidooj celebrations were performed on the banks of river Yamuna as women offered prayers and hailed the Sun God on Monday morning.
According to the mythological legend, the Lord of death Yamraja went to his sister Goddess Yamuna's place who hosted him well. He got delighted and announced that from this day any brother who would go to his sister's place and eat a meal cooked by her would never have to face an untimely death.
Shivangi, a woman praying at the river-bank said, Goddess Yamuna announced that those brothers and sisters who will come and take dips in the river will have her blessings forever. Bhaidooj has been celebrated since then. The Women lit incense sticks, diyas and circled around the decorated pooja place while singing traditional folk songs. Brothers and sisters took dips in the holy river together.
About Bhai Dooj: Bhai Dooj is a significant occasion that is celebrated across the whole India with great enthusiasm and spirit. The ceremony starts with the task of inviting brothers for a sumptuous meal of their favorite dishes or sweets. The whole occasion signifies a brother's vow to protect his sister whereas a sister prays to God and gives her blessings for the welfare of her brother.
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