Bhai Dooj

Bhai·dooj
/bʰaɪˈduːd͡ʒ/

proper noun

An annual Hindu festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, observed on the second day after Diwali. Also known as Yam Dwitiya.

OriginHindi भाईदूज →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. HinduismAn annual Hindu festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, observed on the second day after Diwali. Also known as Yam Dwitiya.

Origin

  1. Hindiभाईदूज
  2. EnglishBhai Dooj

Borrowed from Hindi भाईदूज (bhāīdūj).

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Translations

Hindi भाईदूज, यम द्वितीया
  • भाईदूज (bhāīdūj)Hindu festival celebrating brothers and sisters
  • यम द्वितीया (yam dvitīyā)Hindu festival celebrating brothers and sisters
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