Why curd and sandalwood used for Bhai Dooj Tika?

By A Staff Reporter : It is rirual to put a tika of sandalwood and curd on the forehead of the brother to wish him well in Bhau Dooj.Have you ever wondered why tika is given with sandalwood and curd?The reason for Sandalwood drops is that it is believed that applying sandalwood on the forehead cools the brain. 

Due to the effect of sandalwood, human endurance increases and concentration increases.Sandalwood also calms our mind. So giving sandalwood tika cools the human brain, improves patience and concentration etc.On the other hand, the reason for curd dripping is that curd has the same qualities as sandalwood. So curd and sandalwood are used as auspicious in the Mangal ceremony like Bhiphonta.