Bhai Phonta or Bhai Dooj is a great festival of Hindus. In West Bengal, this festival of brother and sisters is known as Bhratridwitiya or Bhai Phonta. In year 2016, the Bhratridwitiya date is 1 November (Tuesday).
On Bhratridwitiya or Bhai Phonta, sisters pray for their brothers long and happy lives by performing Tika ceremony, Brothers offer gifts to their sisters and a grand dinner is arranged by sisters.
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