@drnirola4: Bhai tika 11 November 2026 Bhai Tika: A Celebration of Sibling Love Bhai Tika, also known as Bhai Dooj or Bhai Phonta, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated on the final day of Tihar, particularly in Nepal and among Nepali-speaking communities, including those in Bhutan. The festival honours the sacred bond of love, affection, and mutual responsibility between brothers and sisters. On this auspicious occasion, sisters apply a colourful tika on their brothers’ foreheads, offer garlands, sweets, and traditional delicacies, and pray for their brothers’ long life, good health, happiness, and prosperity. Brothers, in return, offer gifts and express their love, gratitude, and commitment to protecting and supporting their sisters. The festival is traditionally associated with the legend of Yama, the god of death, and his sister Yamuna, symbolising the enduring power of sibling affection and blessings. Beyond its religious significance, Bhai Tika celebrates family unity, emotional connectedness, mutual respect, and the enduring strength of sibling relationships. At its heart, Bhai Tika is a beautiful reminder that the bonds of love, care, and togetherness transcend distance, time, and generations.

Dr Damber K Nirola

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