Bhai Tika (Tihar)

Bhai Tika is a Nepalese festival that originated from the Indian traditional festival Diwali. The main purpose of the festival is to maintain and strengthen the bond between brothers and sisters.

On this day, female family members give gifts to their brothers as a symbol of their love and affection.

In Nepal, Bhai Tika is observed on the third day of the five-day-long Tihar festival, and it marks the victory of light over darkness.

Bhai Tika is significant in Nepal as it reinforces the bond between brothers and sisters.

The tradition of exchanging gifts between siblings on this day has been preserved and is an essential part of Nepalese culture.

The festival serves as a reminder of the importance of family relationships and the need to nurture them.

On Bhai Tika, female family members in Nepal apply a red paste called 'sindoor' or 'kumkum' on their brothers' foreheads, and offer them traditional Nepalese sweets and snacks.

Brothers, in turn, offer gifts to their sisters and pray for their well-being and happiness.

The festival is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm in Nepal, and people come together to share love and affection with their family members.