Bhai Dooj
The fifth and last day of Divali is known as 'Bhaidooj' or 'Bhai Beej'.
The name itself denotes the day
of the festival i.e it falls on Dooj, the second
day after the new moon. This day Yamaraj goes to his sister's house who puts an
auspicious mark on his forehead for his welfare.
Another version is after killing Narakasur, Lord Krishna, on his "Dooj Day'
goes to his sister Subhadra who welcomes him in the traditional way by showing
him a light and putting on his forehead a tilak of her sisterly protection.
Another myth behind this begins as when Bhagawaan Mahavir found nirvana, his
brother Raja Nandivardhan was distressed because he missed him and was comforted
by his sister Sudarshana. Since then, women have been revered during this
festival.
This day all sisters show their sisterly love for their brother by giving
them their traditional and loving welcome by putting this tilak on the forehead
of their brothers for their safety and well being. They are given gifts from
their brothers and held in the highest respect.