Nepalese observe Bhai Tika, during which sisters pay respect to their brothers and wish them a safe and good life, on the fifth and final day of the Tihar Festival. Source: AFP / PRAKASH MATHEMA ...

and Bhai Tika in Nepal—but everywhere, the spirit remains the same: a celebration of family ties, protection, and affection.

Nepal: In Nepal (and the Indian regions of Sikkim ... The fifth and final day of Tihar is called Bhai Tika, and it is a ...