Bhau Beej 2024: Wishing long life for your brother! List of essential items for the ceremony

Diwali season has come, and Bhau Beej is on November 3. On Bhai Dooj, sisters celebrate the special bond with their brothers by applying a tilak on their foreheads and feeding them sweets, all while praying for their long life. It is essential for the worship thali to be complete, with certain items included to ensure the ritual is performed properly and carries its full significance.

Here are the essential items to include in the worship thali:

1. Akshata (Rice): Represents happiness and prosperity.

2. Kumkum or Rolli (Red Powder): For applying tilak.

3. Chandan (Sandalwood Paste): Optional.

4. Red Thread: Some regions have a tradition of tying a red thread around the brother’s wrist.

 5. Betel Nut (Supari): Represents Lord Ganesha, remover of obstacles.

6. Silver Coin: Symbolizes prosperity and wealth in the brother’s life.

7. Coconut (Naral): Believed to ward off negativity.

8. Flowers: Add some flowers to the thali.

9. Sweets: Include sweets to sweeten the brother’s life.

10. Banana (Keli): Considered essential, as eating banana strengthens Jupiter (Guru Graha), auspicious for growth.

These items hold significance in the Bhai Dooj ritual, promoting positivity, prosperity, and a strong bond between siblings.

By incorporating these elements, sisters pray for their brother’s well-being, happiness, and success.