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Religion
Bihar Observes Yam Dvitiya with Songs, Fasting Sisters for Brothers' Well‑being
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 12:02 PM
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Across Bihar, families marked Yam Dvitiya on Wednesday with devotional songs and fasting, as sisters prayed for their brothers' long life and prosperity.
The day after Diwali, Wednesday saw the observance of Yam Dvitiya across Bihar, from urban centres to rural villages. Sisters gathered at homes and community spaces, singing traditional folk songs that celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters.
In keeping with the ritual, many women observed a fast throughout the day, offering prayers for their brothers' longevity, good health and future success. The fasting is a symbolic gesture of gratitude and a wish for the brothers' well‑being.
Yam Dvitiya, also known as Bhai Dooj, traditionally follows the second day of the lunar fortnight after Diwali. While the festival is celebrated nationwide, the customs in Bihar often feature regional melodies and elaborate family feasts once the fast is broken.
Local residents reported a festive atmosphere, with households preparing special sweets after the fast and exchanging gifts. The celebrations underscore the cultural emphasis on sibling relationships in the state.
In keeping with the ritual, many women observed a fast throughout the day, offering prayers for their brothers' longevity, good health and future success. The fasting is a symbolic gesture of gratitude and a wish for the brothers' well‑being.
Yam Dvitiya, also known as Bhai Dooj, traditionally follows the second day of the lunar fortnight after Diwali. While the festival is celebrated nationwide, the customs in Bihar often feature regional melodies and elaborate family feasts once the fast is broken.
Local residents reported a festive atmosphere, with households preparing special sweets after the fast and exchanging gifts. The celebrations underscore the cultural emphasis on sibling relationships in the state.