Bhai Phota, one of the cherished traditional festivals of the Bengali Hindu community, was celebrated today with religious fervour, joy and enthusiasm across the country.
The festival celebrates the special bond of love, affection and mutual respect between brothers and sisters.
On this occasion, sisters observe rituals by applying a ceremonial mark of sandalwood paste, kajal or other traditional ingredients on their brothers’ foreheads and praying for their long lives, good health and prosperity.
Brothers, in return, offer gifts and blessings to their sisters as a gesture of love and appreciation.
The celebration was marked by family gatherings, traditional rituals, exchange of gifts and sharing of festive meals.
The occasion brought family members together and provided an opportunity to strengthen relationships and preserve Bengali cultural traditions.
Bhai Phota is observed on the second lunar day after Kali Puja and is widely regarded as an important festival celebrating sibling affection and family unity.
The festival also reflects the rich cultural heritage of Bangladesh, where people from different communities have long shared a tradition of mutual respect, harmony and peaceful coexistence.