Diwali Bhai Dooj Gifts for Sister

Bhaiyya-Duj, Bhau-Bij, Bhai Phota, Bhatri Ditya, Bhai Tika, Bhathru Dwitiya and Yama Dwitiya are just some of the names Bhai Dooj is known as in various parts of India. This signifies the importance this tradition holds. Nowhere is the brother sister bond celebrated with such love and grandeur.

Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the last day of Diwali. The legend goes that Yamaraj, the God of death, went to visit his sister's house, Yami. She welcomed him by putting an auspicious mark on his forehead for his welfare. He was pleased and proclaimed that every year, on the dooj day, if a sister puts a tilak on her brother's forehead, then no one can harm her brother. The tilak symbolizes the sister’s love and is meant to ward off evil and misfortune. Performing an aarti of the brother is also important. Since the sister does so much, the brother also vows to protect her and expresses this sentiment in the form of a gift making it fun for the siblings.

Here are some ideas on what to gift your sister this Bhai Dooj.

1. Trendy Times – If she is a fashionable one, then you know she has to have a watch to match every occasion. Gift your sister a snazzy neon coloured watch if she is bold or a delicate pearl strap watch to appeal to her traditional side. Either way she will sing your praises
2. Bling on – Feeling rich this Bhai Dooj? Indulge your sister with some gold and silver jewellery. A silver coin, gold earrings, diamond pendants or a necklace all go a long way to show her you care. Make it extra special and engrave a personalized message on the jewellery.
3. Bag it! – Girls can never have too many bags so you know it is a safe bet to gift your sister a bag. Choose from quirky kitsch prints, leather handbags, flex tote bags, wallets, clutch bags and so many other varieties of bags to choose from
4. Sugar coated love – Chocolates are everyone’s favourite gift. They make you feel special and express your love like nothing else can. Send your sister to her happy place this bhai dooj. Gift her a box of yummy chocolates
5. Accessorize, accessorize – A dull gold kada for her delicate wrist, a nose pin to complete her “I am so cool’ look, a necklace set to match the new outfit she purchased are all great gift ideas. Fashion accessories are affordable and trendy. Light on your pocket and double’s your sister’s joy.

It is not daily that you get an opportunity to tell your sister how much she means to you. Express your love this Bhai Dooj and strengthen the bond for life.