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Bhai Dooj festival being celebrated today in Mithilanchal

MAHOTTARI, Nov 3: Women in Mithilanchal are celebrating Bhai Dooj festival today wishing their brothers long life. As per Maithil tradition sisters invite their brothers and worship them on the last and fifth day of Yamapanchak or Tihar festival.
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MAHOTTARI, Nov 3: Women in Mithilanchal are celebrating Bhai Dooj festival today wishing their brothers long life. As per Maithil tradition sisters invite their brothers and worship them on the last and fifth day of Yamapanchak or Tihar festival. This festival is also called Bharditiya and Bhatriditiya in Mithila.


Dr Rajendra Bimal, a famous Mithila litterateur, retells the legendary story of King Bali's sisters, Ganga and Yamuna, wearing seven-colored tikas wishing for their brother's progress, well-being and long life.


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During this festival, it is customary for sisters to pray for the long life of their brothers while singing various folk songs and dances.


Upendra Pathak, chief priest of Baba Jageshwar Nath Mahadev Temple located in Jaleswar Municipality-1 says that Bhaiyaduj festival is celebrated with joy and happiness in Mithilanchal and this festival strengthens the relationship between sisters and brothers.


 

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