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flag Nepal marked Bhaitika, the final day of Tihar, honoring siblings with rituals, tika, gifts, and reunions.

flag On October 23, 2025, Nepal celebrated Bhaitika, the final day of the Tihar festival, honoring sibling bonds through rituals rooted in the myth of Yama and Yamuna. flag Sisters applied seven-colored tika and marigold garlands to brothers, drew mustard oil trails for protection, and offered sweets and a ring-shaped rice cake called Sel. flag Brothers reciprocated with gifts and money. flag The event, also known as Yama Dwitiya, drew participants from across Nepal and abroad, including Ramesh Gautam, who traveled from Myanmar to reunite with family for the first time, highlighting the festival’s enduring cultural significance.

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