Bhai Dooj 2024: Regional names and traditions of Bhai Dooj across India and Nepal

Bhai Dooj, a festival celebrated in India and Nepal, honours the bond between siblings. Known by different names across regions such as Yama Dwitiya in South India, Bhai Phonta in West Bengal, and Bhai Tika in Nepal, sisters perform rituals like applying tilak and preparing special meals, praying for their brothers’ well-being and long life.