In Photos: Bhai Dooj Celebrations Across India As Siblings Cherish Their Bond

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From the traditional tilak and aarti ceremonies to sweets, gifts and family gatherings, Bhai Dooj brings brothers and sisters together to celebrate their bond of love, affection and mutual care

Bhai Dooj festival in Prayagraj
A girl applies ‘tilak’ on the forehead of her brother on the ‘Bhai Dooj’ festival, in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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Bhai Dooj’ festival
A woman carries idols of Lord Krishna on the ‘Bhai Dooj’ festival, in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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Bhai Dooj festival in Mathura
Sisters of inmates wait in a queue outside the district jail on the ‘Bhai Dooj’ festival, in Mathura, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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Bhai Dooj festival in Kanpur
Sisters of inmates wait in a queue outside the district jail on the ‘Bhai Dooj’ festival, in Kanpur, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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Bhai Dooj festival in Jammu
An elderly woman applies ‘tilak’ on the forehead of an elderly man on the ‘Bhai Dooj’ festival, in Jammu, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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Bhai Dooj festival in Ranchi
Women perform a ritual on the ‘Bhai Dooj’ festival, in Ranchi, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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bhai phonta in Nadia
Women apply 'tilak' to a tree as they celebrate 'bhai phonta', in Nadia district, West Bengal, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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Godna Puja on the occasion of Bhai Dooj
Women perform 'Godna Puja' for the long life of their brothers on the occasion of Bhai Dooj, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. | Photo: PTI

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