Bhai Dooj Pooja Thali Items List: The festival of Bhai Dooj is considered a symbol of brotherly love, trust, and blessings. On this day, sisters apply a tilak (a mark of affection) to their brothers' foreheads, praying for their long life, happiness, and prosperity. The most important part of this puja is the puja thali, each item in which holds a special significance. If you're wondering what to include in the Bhai Dooj thali and how to decorate it, learn the complete method here.

How to Prepare the Bhai Dooj Thali
First, wash and clean the thali thoroughly, then draw a beautiful design or swastika symbol on it with turmeric and kumkum. Place the thali in a circular shape. Place a burning lamp in the center and arrange the remaining puja items around it. Covering the thali with a red cloth or arranging puja items on a base with a swastika is considered extremely auspicious.
What should be placed in the Bhai Dooj thali?
Sisters place these items on their Bhai Dooj plate to wish their brothers a long and happy life.
Roli and rice
Diya
Sweets
Kalaava
Flowers
Betel leaf and betel nut
Coconut and Ganga water
Significance of all puja materials
Place roli and akshat (rice flour) to apply tilak (tilak) on your brother's forehead. Roli symbolizes good luck and blessings, while akshat (rice flour) signifies auspiciousness.
The lamp lit during aarti symbolizes light, energy, and positivity in your brother's life.
Feeding your brother sweets after the puja is considered auspicious. Laddus, pedas, or sweets made from jaggery are especially good.
Kalaava is a protective thread tied around your brother's wrist, symbolizing protection and the sister's blessings.
Marigold or rose flowers add beauty and purity to the puja.
Betel leaf and betel nut are considered auspicious as traditional puja materials.
Coconut symbolizes prosperity, while Ganga water purifies the atmosphere.

The tradition of giving coconuts on Bhai Dooj
Giving coconut shells on Bhai Dooj is considered auspicious. Coconuts are believed to bring happiness and success to a brother's life. It symbolizes a sister's long life and protection for her brother. This tradition has been passed down for generations and is a beautiful symbol of brother-sister love.
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