Bhai Dooj, also called Bhatra Dwitiya (or Bhathru Dwitiya), commemorates the bond between brothers and sisters. This festival has different names in different regions across the country. While it is called bhai dooj in the Northern part of the country, Bengalis refer to it as bhai phonta. In Odia it is called Bhai Jiuntia, and in Marathai/Gujarati this festival is referred to as Bhau Beej (or Bhav Bij). In the southern part of the country, the day is celebrated as Yama Dwitiya.