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The Bong community in Khunti celebrated the ancient festival of Bhai Dooj with great fervor on Thursday. This sacred day, also recognized as Yama Dwitiya, falls on the fifth and final day of the Diwali festivities. It is a profound celebration of the unbreakable ties of love and protection shared between brothers and sisters. As per tradition, brothers renew their vows to safeguard their sisters. The mention of this festival in ancient Vedic literature, specifically the Rigveda and Puranas, attests to its status as the most original and authentic observance during Diwali. Its core meaning and practices have remained consistent over centuries.
