Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhai Tika or Bhai Phota in different regions of Nepal and India, is a festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Bhai Tika marks the final day of Nepal’s ...

Across the country, sisters place colorful tika on their brothers' foreheads, wishing them long life, happiness, and prosperity. In return, brothers offer tika to their sisters, along with gifts, ...

The first day is dedicated to Kaag, or Crow, considered the messengers of death, or Yama in Hindu mythology. People genuinely believe that offering food to the crows can protect their homes from ...

KATHMANDU: Karnali Pul, Nasukyai Hajari Phool, a deuda (folk song) once inseparable from Bhai Tika celebrations in Sudurpaschim and Karnali villages, is fading from memory. Sung by Binod Bajurali and ...

The most auspicious time for Bhai Tika this year has been set for 11:39 AM on Thursday, Kartik 6 (October 23). The tika, however, may be offered anytime during the midday period, according to ...

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 ...

Rani Pokhari’s Bal Gopaleshwor Temple was opened to the public for the first time after the 2015 earthquake on Monday. The temple had been destroyed five years ago and recently rebuilt The picturesque ...

Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhau Beej, Bhatra Dwitiya, Bhai Dwitiya, and Bhathru Dwithiya, is a traditional festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Following closely after Diwali, ...

Celebrated on the second day of the bright fortnight of the Kartik month, Bhai Dooj is a holiday that represents the love between siblings. This year, October 23rd coincides with both Bhai Dooj and ...

Rani Pokhari’s Bal Gopaleshwor Temple was opened to the public for the first time after the 2015 earthquake on Monday. The temple had been destroyed five years ago and recently rebuilt The picturesque ...