Bhai Phota, also spelt as Bhai Fota, is celebrated on Dvitiya day or the second day after Kali Puja or Diwali festival in Bengal. In 2022, Bhai Phota date is October 27. Bengalis consider Bhai Phota as one of the prominent festivals. This festival represents the beautiful bond of love and affection between brothers and […]
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Bhai Dooj 2022 | Bhau Beej 2022 date
Bhai Dooj or Bhai Dhuj or Bhau Beej or Bhayya Dhooj is an Indian traditional festival that brings out the love and affection of brothers and sisters. In 2022, Bhai Dooj date is October 26 and according to Surya Siddhantam the date is October 27. Bhai Dhooj is celebrated twice in a year. The first […]
Bhai Tika 2022 | Bhai Tihar, Bhai Teeka during Panchak Yama or Diwali in Nepal
Bhai Tika, also known as Bhai Tihar, is the last festival during Diwali or Tihar in Nepal and some North Eastern places of India. In 2022, Bhai Tika date is October 27. In Nepal, Diwali is also called as Tihar or Panchak Yama. Bhai Tika represents the great bond of love and affection between brothers […]
Yama Dvitiya 2022 | Yam Dwitiya
Yama Dvitiya or Yam Dwitiya is the last day of five-day Diwali celebrations. In 2022, Yama Dwitiya date is October 26. Yam Dwitiya is also called as Bhai Dhooj or Bhai Bij or Bhai Beej. In South India, it is called as Yama Dwitiya. Legend of Yama Dwitiya is associated with the God of death […]
Diwali (Deepavali), the festival of lights: Diwali Festival
Diwali (Deepavali), the festival of lights, is the most celebrated Hindu festival in India and even in USA, UK, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, etc.. Diwali is a five-day festival celebrated throughout the country on Kartik Amavasya, No Moon day in Kartik month. It falls in Ashwin month (Ashwayuja masam) in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Telugu calendars. Diwali 2012 date […]