Bhai Duj in India ― Date, History, and Details

Bhai Duj in India

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History of Bhai Duj in India and How to Celebrate/ Observe It

Bhai Duj is a Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Kartik (October-November) and falls two days after Diwali. On this day, sisters pray for their brothers’ well-being and long life, and brothers promise to protect their sisters. Bhai Duj is also known as Yamadvitiya and Bhai Tika.