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<ul><li><keyword id="6407732" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="inox" source="Orion">INOX</keyword> reported its highest ever quarterly revenue, EBITDA and net profit since its inception two decades ago.</li><li>Its EBITDA was at an all-time high as 1.8 crore people visited its cinemas in the last quarter.</li><li>Interestly, the average ticket price of INOX was ₹21 lower than that of <keyword id="799" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pvr" source="Orion">PVR</keyword>’s.</li></ul>After a two-year slump, India’s biggest multiplex chains PVR and INOX have risen from the ashes to report their best quarters so far, thanks to some big-ticket film releases. Blockbuster films like KGF: Chapter 2, RRR, Bhool Bhulaiya 2 and Doctor Strange compelled audiences to step back into theatres between April and June. INOX, on Wednesday, reported its highest ever quarterly revenue, EBITDA and net profit since its inception two decades ago. PVR, which announced its <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/pvrs-q1-show-driven-by-pricier-tickets-and-blockbusters-like-kgf-2-rr-bhool-bhulaiya/articleshow/93027576.cms">quarterly results two weeks ago</a>, had also achieved the same milestones in the quarter ending June 30. However, PVR has managed to outperform INOX in the April-June quarter of 2022 with almost double the revenue. INOX’s revenue stood at ₹589 crore in the April to June quarter of 2022, representing an astronomical 22-fold jump from ₹26 crore revenue reported a year earlier. The company also managed to turn its year-ago quarter’s net loss of ₹101 crore into a profit of ₹74 crore for Q1 of FY2023. It’s EBITDA — earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation — was also at an all-time high as 1.8 crore people visited its cinemas in the April-June quarter. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"> </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">April- June (FY2022) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">January-March (FY2022) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">April- June (FY2023) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Revenue </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"> ₹26 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹325 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹589 crore </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">EBITDA </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">-₹104 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹21 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹130 crore </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Net Profit </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">-₹101 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">-₹12 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹74 crore </td></tr></tbody></table>Meanwhile, PVR’s revenue crossed ₹1,000 crore for the first time ever in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, registering a nearly 10-fold increase from last year. Its net profit stood at ₹53 crore, compared to a ₹220 crore loss in the Q1 of FY2021. Notably, PVR and INOX are in the middle of a merger to create the largest multiplex chain with more than 1,500 screens in India. The deal is still seeking regulatory approvals. <div type="image" title="PVR manages to outperform INOX in Q1 of FY2023" msid="93326679" hostid="261" sizebytes="97373"></div> Interestly, the average ticket price of INOX was ₹21 lower than that of PVR’s. INOX charged an average ticket price (ATP) of ₹229, while PVR charged ₹250 — the highest for both the companies. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Content to their rescue" comment="subhead" text="Content to their rescue">Content to their rescue</cmsannotation> “Content continued to be the decisive force behind the historic performance of the quarter, with numerous movies doing extremely well at the Box Office. Q1’FY23 saw blockbusters, including RRR, KGF: Chapter 2, Vikram, Bhool Bhulaiya 2 and Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness resulting in an unprecedented footfall of 18.4 million guests,” INOX said in a statement. The company now expects a “great turnaround” in the business in the upcoming quarter because of releases like <keyword id="7432923" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="laal-singh-chaddha" source="Orion">Laal Singh Chaddha</keyword>, <keyword id="6385850" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="raksha-bandhan" source="Orion">Raksha Bandhan</keyword>, <keyword id="4632769" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="liger" source="Orion">Liger</keyword>, <keyword id="1501412" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="brahmastra" source="Orion">Brahmastra</keyword> and Vikram Vedha. PVR too has similar expectations from the upcoming months. Siddharth Jain, the director of INOX Group, during the analyst call noted the footfall to the theatres would not be impacted even if any of these movies did not perform well. Four brokerage firms — ICICI Securities/Direct, Motilal Oswal, Prabhudas Lilladher and ShareKhan — are also of the opinion that a strong movie pipeline can change the fate of movie theatre chains like PVR and INOX as they attract more footfall. 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One of the warmest and strongest bonds within families are the ones shared between siblings. The bond between a brother and sister is one that holds the test of time. <keyword id="6385850" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Raksha-Bandhan">Raksha Bandhan</keyword> is a celebration of that sacred bond between a brother and sister. There are many legends on the origin of Raksha Bandhan. But the essence of this day, lies in the name itself - the bond of protection. On this day, sisters tie a ‘rakhi’ around their brothers’ wrists - as a token of their love and protection. And in return, the brothers shower them with gifts, sweets and money. Raksha Bandhan is also known as Rakhi Purnima, Saluno, and Rakri, and is celebrated every year on Purnima (full moon day) of Shravan month as per the Hindu calendar. This year, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Monday, August 3, 2020. So on this special day, greet your sister or brother with a wonderful wish or message that will celebrate the special bond you both share. Here are a few <keyword id="6822586" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Raksha-bandhan-quotes">Raksha Bandhan quotes</keyword>, wishes and messages to choose from. <keyword id="6822014" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="raksha-bandhan-messages">Raksha Bandhan messages</keyword> and quotes to send a brother My darling brother, I know I fight with you a lot, but today, on this auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I just want to tell you that you are my world and being your sister is an honor for me. I know you will always be there for me. You are my best friend and the best gift I ever received! Happy Raksha Bandhan, brother! My dear brother, you are the reason for my smile. I thank the universe for choosing me as your sister. We often disagree, fight and argue. But that doesn’t change my love for you. Wishing you a Happy Raksha Bandhan, Bhai! We are not together on this Raksha Bandhan, but that doesn’t change my love for you. I promise to always take care of you and protect you. Happy Raksha Bandhan! You are the luckiest boy because you have a sister like me. Happy Raksha Bandhan bro! With a small hope that our love for each other never diminishes, I want to wish you a very Happy Raksha Bandhan! You are the best gift that I received from my parents. Love you so much brother! Happy Raksha Bandhan! Thank you for being my first best friend and guardian, brother. Happy Rakhi to you! Sending my best wishes and lots of love to you, dear brother. Happy Raksha Bandhan! Thanks for being an awesome brother, guide, and friend. I have the loveliest and sweetest brother in this world. Thanks for being the best one!! Happy Raksha Bandhan! I must have done something right that God blessed me with a brother like you. Happy Rakhi, Bhaiya! The one who is reading this message is very close to my heart and I love him the most. He is indeed you, my handsome brother. Happy Raksha Bandhan! You fight with me for the smallest things and tease me all the time. But, I know you are the one who also loves me the most. I want to tell you, my brother, that I also love you the same way. I love you, Bhai. Happy Raksha Bandhan! On this special day, I want to tell you that I will always be there for you. I feel blessed to have you in my life; you are such a wonderful person. I promise to always love and protect you. Happy Rakhi, Bhai! Happy Raksha Bandhan, my brother!!! This Raksha Bandhan, I promise you that whenever you need me in difficult times, I will always be there by your side to protect &amp; support you. I might not express my love for you often, but today on the occasion of Rakhi, I promise you that I’ll always be there for you. Happy Raksha Bandhan! This Raksha Bandhan, I pray to God to give my handsome brother good health, long life, the world of happiness, positivity, peace and all that he desires for. Happy Raksha Bandhan to my lovely brother!! Raksha Bandhan messages and quotes to send a sister This Rakhi, I wish our bond of love grows stronger with each passing year. Happy Raksha Bandhan! One thing I never forget to pray to God is – to protect my sweet sister from all the evil and fill her life with happiness. Happy Raksha Bandhan! We might be poles apart, but I respect and love you. Sending my love and best wishes on Rakhi today. Happy Raksha Bandhan! As the years go by, the love between a brother and sister multiplies with caring and sharing. Happy Raksha Bandhan! Missing the fights and enormous love that we shared in our childhood days. Happy Raksha Bandhan, sister! I don’t need anyone else, as long as you are by my side, sister. Thank you so much for loving me, supporting me, guiding me and being as crazy as me. You’re the best sister that a brother can ask for. Happy Raksha Bandhan! I feel proud to have a sister like you. Be the same strong-minded girl always!! Happy Raksha Bandhan! On the occasion of Rakhi, I want to send my love and best wishes to you. You have always been my best friend! Happy Raksha Bandhan, sister! Hey sister!! I may be younger than you but strong enough to protect you from any evil. Happy Raksha Bandhan! You make this life beautiful for me. I promise to protect you from every evil and will support you in every decision you make. I love you, my beautiful sister. Have the best day today and always! You are a gem; I just pray to God to give you long life and abundant happiness. Thank you so much (sister’s name) for loving and supporting me throughout. I am very grateful to God for having you as my sister. I have always confided in you, and you have always given me the freedom to do so many amazing things in my life. I wish our bond strengthens with each Rakhi. Happy Raksha Bandhan, sister! I am glad to receive the most precious gift from God - that is you, sister!! Loads of love &amp; Happy Raksha Bandhan! You care for me like a mother. I cannot thank you enough for loving, supporting, and pampering me even. No one can be like you, my darling sister. Wish you a very happy Raksha Bandhan, dearest sister. Your happiness is my world, my baby sister!! Happy Raksha Bandhan! Life is beautiful because of you, my darling sister. Happy Raksha Bandhan!

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If you're a salaried employee or a business owner who can't leave for a trip whenever you want and need to plan ahead, August is a great time for a vacation. In <keyword id="21604710" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="August-2024" source="keywords">August 2024</keyword>, there are some exciting long weekends thanks to holidays like Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, and Janmashtami. This means it's a perfect time for you to plan a trip! If you plan your leave carefully, you can get up to five days off in a row. We're here to help you plan your August holidays and suggest some great travel options. We'll tell you about the top destinations you can visit near <keyword id="66" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Delhi" source="Orion">Delhi</keyword>, <keyword id="6358070" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mumbai" source="Orion">Mumbai</keyword>, and <keyword id="6354321" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bengaluru" source="Orion">Bengaluru</keyword> during these long weekends. <h2>Here's a breakdown of the long weekends in August:</h2> <div type="image" title="Calender" msid="112289713" hostid="261" sizebytes="143659" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Breakdown of the long weekends in August 2024.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Now, let's look at great places to visit near Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru during these weekends. <h3>Near Delhi:</h3>Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Known as the "Golden City," Jaisalmer is famous for its stunning sandstone architecture and desert landscapes. Explore the Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli, and the picturesque Sam Sand Dunes, where you can enjoy a camel safari and witness a beautiful sunset. Munsyari, Uttarakhand A hidden gem in the Kumaon region, Munsyari offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks. It's a paradise for trekkers, with routes like the Milam Glacier and Khaliya Top. The quaint village atmosphere and stunning natural beauty make it a perfect escape. Pushkar, Rajasthan A small town known for its sacred Pushkar Lake and the famous Brahma Temple, Pushkar is a spiritual and cultural destination. The vibrant Pushkar Bazaar is great for shopping, and if you're visiting in November, don't miss the famous Pushkar Camel Fair. <h2>Near Mumbai:</h2>Goa A popular beach destination, Goa offers a mix of sun, sand, and vibrant nightlife. Visit the beautiful beaches of Baga, Anjuna, and Palolem, explore historic churches like the Basilica of Bom Jesus, and enjoy water sports. Goa's rich Portuguese heritage and delicious seafood are added attractions. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="109562865" title="Things to do in Goa in monsoon to make the most out of your trip" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>Alibaug A coastal town with beautiful beaches, Alibaug is ideal for a relaxing weekend. You can visit Kolaba Fort, enjoy water sports, or just unwind at the various beaches like Alibaug Beach and Nagaon Beach. Matheran A charming hill station free of vehicles, Matheran offers peaceful walks through nature. The views from Panorama Point and Charlotte Lake are breathtaking. You can also explore the many viewpoints that offer stunning landscapes. <h2>Near Bengaluru:</h2>Hampi, Karnataka: A UNESCO World Heritage site, Hampi is renowned for its ancient ruins and temples from the Vijayanagara Empire. Explore the Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple with its iconic stone chariot, and the Hampi Bazaar. The landscape of giant boulders and ancient structures makes Hampi a unique and fascinating destination. Chikmagalur: A paradise for coffee lovers, Chikmagalur is a hill station surrounded by coffee plantations. You can trek to Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka, visit the serene Hebbe Falls, and explore ancient temples. Mysuru: A city rich in history and culture, Mysuru is famous for its magnificent Mysore Palace. You can also visit Chamundi Hill, St. Philomena's Church, and the vibrant Devaraja Market. The Mysore Zoo and Brindavan Gardens are other popular attractions. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/travel/india/webstories/10-most-beautiful-hill-stations-to-visit-in-north-india-this-august/slidelist/112213767.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">10 most beautiful hill stations to visit in North India this August</a>

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<ul><li><keyword id="7706628" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Defence-Minister-Rajnath-Singh" source="Orion">Defence Minister Rajnath Singh</keyword> on Saturday said the government is working and committed to increasing the <keyword id="15812191" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="defence-production-target" source="Orion">defence production target</keyword> from the current $12 billion to $22 billion by 2025.</li><li>The government is also working to provide market access to the domestic industry to make them Aatmanirbhar.</li><li>Defence Minister said, India has moved from the group of 'fragile 5' economies to 'fabulous 5 world economies' in the last nine years and registered itself as one of the fastest growing economies.</li></ul>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the government is working and committed to increasing the defence production target from current $12 billion to $22 billion by 2025. "You (industry) can imagine, with this kind of growth, how many opportunities will be available for the Indian industry," the Defence Minister said while addressing <keyword id="15812194" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="FICCIs-95th-Annual-Convention" source="Orion">FICCI's 95th Annual Convention</keyword> &amp; AGM here. He further underlined that to increase the participation of domestic industry, the government has reserved a certain portion of defence capital acquisition for domestic procurement. "Out of the total defence capital budget outlay, 68 per cent of it is reserved for indigenous procurement by domestic industry and 25 per cent for the private sector. The results of these have now started appearing and more measures will be announced soon," he emphasised. The government, he said, is also working to provide market access to the domestic industry to make them Aatmanirbhar. Singh said that in the last few years, there has been a continuous increase in defence exports. The government has already taken a series of steps including simplifying the FDI norms which have been increased to 74 per cent via automatic route and 100 per cent via government route, he added. The Defence Minister also urged the domestic industry and foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers to invest in Indian defence sector by focusing on R&amp;D, bringing in newer technologies and capital. He added that India is making defence products not just for the domestic market but also to meet the global requirements. "The world is waiting for the products made in India," he claimed. India has moved from the group of 'fragile 5' economies to 'fabulous 5 world economies' in the last nine years and registered itself as one of the fastest growing economies, the Defence Minister said on the occasion. Sanjiv Mehta, President, FICCI, thanked the government for ushering in reforms in the process of defence acquisition and facilitating ease of doing business through the revision of the DPP 2016 as DAP 2020 and assured Industry's unstinted support for achieving the goal of 'Aatmanirbhar Raksha Utpadhan'. Subhrakant Panda, President-Elect, FICCI said that the government's focus on 'Make In India' and 'Make for the World' is an impressive strategic move towards shedding its historical status of one the largest importer of defence equipment to a net exporter. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/gst-council-meet-decriminalisation-tax-evasion-in-pan-masala-gutkha-biz-on-agenda/articleshow/96297108.cms">GST Council meet: decriminalisation, tax evasion in pan masala, gutkha biz on agenda</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international/news/ukraines-2nd-largest-city-without-power-after-russian-strikes/articleshow/96294790.cms">Ukraine's 2nd largest city without power after Russian strikes</a>

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Amazon India on Friday announced that its smart assistant Alexa that completed one year of its existence is now available on both Android and iOS smartphones in the country. The customers can now interact with Alexa in Hindi using the Alexa app on their mobile devices. "In an effort to make Alexa in Hindi more useful for customers, we have added over 60 new features in the past year. These include improvements such as asking Alexa to whisper, adjust how fast or slow she speaks, and new experiences such as asking Alexa for health-related information, Hindi definitions of words in English, Audible Suno and so on," Puneesh Kumar, Country Leader for Alexa, Amazon India, told IANS. Many users are also purchasing Amazon Echo devices for their parents as they are more comfortable to speak to the devices in Hindi. "We will continue to make Alexa interactions in Hindi even more seamless and conversational. It is still Day 1," Kumar added. Amazon has also added six new Alexa original songs and poems, along with 20 new stories in Hindi. Alexa now has a special message for all users in India. Just ask "Alexa, hamari dosti par poem sunao". Alexa can now understand 50 different ways to play a particular song in Hindi. The Alexa Speech Science team has used the latest advances in deep neural networks, multi-dialect training, and semi-supervised learning to reduce Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) errors by more than 40 per cent since the launch of Hindi last year. The company said that Alexa is now equipped with hundreds of new words from the Hindi vocabulary, and is also able to understand different ways in which customers can ask for the same information. "Users of the Alexa in Hindi have a unique taste in music. In addition to asking for Bollywood music, they are most likely to ask for devotional and spiritual songs. We also noticed increased requests for songs related to festive occasions such as Raksha Bandhan songs or Chhath Puja," Kumar told IANS. At the launch last year, Amazon had over 500 Hindi skills. Today, it has over 1,000 Hindi Skills, including Audible Suno, Ramayan Katha, Devotional Stories by Hungama, Shilpa Shetty Yoga, Jungle Safari, Kabir's Dohe, Rekhta, Hindi Jokes and so on. Alexa in Hindi can be experienced on the entire Amazon Echo range of smart speakers, Alexa built-in devices by other brands, the company said. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sports/news/dailyhunt-app-founders-confirm-ipl-2020-associate-sponsorship/articleshow/78169667.cms">EXCLUSIVE: Dailyhunt founders confirm IPL 2020 associate sponsorship — promise new release for Josh ahead of India’s biggest cricket tournament</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/markets/news/hcl-tech-enters-the-list-of-top-10-most-valued-companies-in-india/articleshow/78165311.cms">HCL Tech enters the list of top 10 most valued companies in India</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/space/news/first-intact-planet-found-circling-a-dead-star-this-jupiter-sized-anomaly-is-in-orbit-rather-than-being-pulled-apart-at-the-seams/articleshow/78166938.cms">First 'intact' planet found circling a dead star — this Jupiter-sized anomaly is in orbit rather than being pulled apart at the seams</a>

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The other names of Bhai Dooj are Bhaiya Dooj, Bhai Dooj, Bhau-Beej, and Bhai Phota in different regions of India. Bhai Dooj is an exclusive kind of celebration that heralds the loving relationship between a brother and sister. The prefix Bhai means brother and Dooj means the second day of the lunar month during the waxing phase. The essence of this festival includes the sisters praying for the welfare and happiness of their brothers and the brothers assuring their concern, care and protection for their sisters. When is Bhai Dooj celebrated? Bhai Dooj is celebrated as a part of the five days long Diwali festival. This event falls two days after Diwali and marks the conclusion of the Diwali celebrations. Bhai Dooj Shubh Muhurat This year, Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. The Shubh Mururat for Bhai Dooj is from 01:11 pm and 13:25 pm with a duration of 02 hours and 14 minutes. Legends connected with Bhai Dooj There are two highly interesting mythological stories that tell us the origin of Bhai Dooj. The first one is connected to Lord Krishna. It is said Shubadra, the sister of Lord Krishna invited Krishna in a loving and grand manner after he had defeated the demon Narakasur. She applied tilak in the forehead of Krishna as a mark of celebrating his victory, garlanded him and performed arati. Krishna was highly pleased with his sister’s love and hence he blessed her with several boons. The second story is connected to Yama, the god of death who visited his sister Yamuna. Since Yama met his sister on the second day (Dwitiya) of the waxing phase of lunar month in the month of Kartika, the festival is also called as Yamadvitiya. Bhai Dooj puja procedure Sisters perform this puja seeking the welfare of their brother. Brothers visit their sisters on this day. Sisters invite them in a ritualistic way and apply tilak on their foreheads. Applying tilak and performing arati must be done during the right Muhurat to get the maximum benefits of the Bhai Dooj puja. Sisters also treat their brothers with a lot of sweets and delicious dishes. While visiting their sisters, brothers do carry a lot of gifts for their sisters and give their assurance to protect them and care for them during all times. In essence and spirit, the theme of Bhai Dooj resembles that of Raksha Bandhan. Regional variations in Bhai Dooj celebrations In Bengal, Bhai Dooj is called as Bhai Phota and is celebrated by sisters by applying tilak to their brothers’ foreheads. They chant a special mantra during the ritual. In Haryana, the same ritual of tilak is performed and the sisters offer a dry coconut to their brothers tied with Kalawa thread during the arati. Final word Celebrating the affectionate bond between brother and sister, Bhai Dooj is a very sacred and momentous event for the Hindus. Hence this event is enthusiastically awaited by sisters and brothers in order to refresh and rejoice their relationship.

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