According to Hindu mythology, Bhai Dooj is celebrated to commemorate Lord Krishna�s sister Subhadra�s loving gesture toward her brother. After Lord Krishna defeated Narakasur, Subhadra invited her brother to celebrate his victory, she applied tilak on his forehead and performed aarti, Lord Krishna was so pleased by his sister�s gestures that he blessed her with plentiful boons. This festival also holds history, it is said, that on the second day after the new moon, the Yamraj visited Yami his sister and she welcomed him by applying tilak on his forehead and performing aarti for him. So in return Yamraj, gave her a unique gift that whoever will visit their sister and receive tilak and aarti on the dwithiya of Sukla Paksha in the month of Kartik, should not fear death.

Bhai Dooj definitely has a greater significance as it represents the lovely bond of a sister and brother. It signifies the affection and warmth in the relationship between a brother and sister.