Bhai Dooj 2021: How is the festival different from Raksha Bandhan?

Bhai Dooj is celebrated annually to mark the bond between brothers and sisters. This year, the festival falls on November 6, just two days after Diwali. 

NEW DELHI: As the festivities for Diwali concluded with much pomp and glory, millions of Hindus across India will soon be celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters on Bhai Dooj, which will fall on November 6, just two days after Diwali.

As mentioned, Bhai Dooj is celebrated annually to mark the bond between brothers and sisters. Sounds familiar, right? That's because while there are festivals of different importance all over the world but those that celebrate the sacred and auspicious bond of brothers and sisters are few like, Bhai Dooj and Raksha Bandhan.

What many might find puzzling is that when there already is Raksha Bandhan, then what makes Bhai Dooj so significant when it comes to celebrating sibling love? And also, what's the difference between Raksha Bandhan and Bhai Dooj?For starters, both occasions have different origins in holy texts.