Originally posted by: shravsss
Karthigai deepam is celebrated specially for Brother long life and prosperity. It's just not lighting diya.
Oh ok. That's news to me. May be further down south or in the interiors, they do pooja for brother-sister relationship. We do not do any special prayers or pooja for our brothers on that day.
As far as I know, it is celebrated to ward off the evil forces and bring in prosperity and happiness to the family, as diya is considered as sacred symbol. The story behind also is for ego clash between Brahma and Vishnu and Shiva bringing their ego down and appearing as fire at the top of Tiruvanamallai hill. I have not heard about sisteres praying for brothers so far. But yes, I have seen brothers giving gifts or money to sisters on that day. That happens during Diwali too. But I am not sure about any pooja being done by the sister or special prayer being offered for the same.
We usually celebrate the "kanu" festival, on the day after Pongal, where sisters pray for the well being of the brothers. Apart from that, I am not aware of any other such pooja or prayers for brothers.
Edited by priyadarshini.r - 7 years ago