Gangtok, Oct. 23 -- Bhai Tika holds a special religious and cultural significance in Nepali culture. This festival is celebrated on the fifth and final day of Tihar or Yamapanchak, where sisters pray for the happiness, prosperity, health, and longevity of their brothers.

The main reasons for celebrating Bhai Tika are:

1. The Mythological Tale (The Story of Yama Raj and Yamuna)

The most important mythological tale associated with Bhai Tika is connected to the Sun-god's son, Yama Raj (the God of Death), and his sister, Yamuna.

In ancient times, Yama Raj was so busy with his work that he couldn't find the time to visit his sister Yamuna.

After repeated requests, on the fifth day of Yamapanchak, Yamuna finally invited her brother Yama Ra...