Bhai Phonta | |
---|---|
Observed by | Hindu families |
Type | Religious |
2017 date | October 21 |
Frequency | Annual |
Bhai Phota or Bhai Phonta is a Hindu festival celebrated in Bengal. Similar to the Bhai Dooj festival of north India, it takes place during Diwali on the second or third day of the month of Kartik. The festival is centred on rituals where brothers and sisters honour each other.