Ladoo Gopal idols carried at Sangam on Bhai Dooj
A devotee carries sacred Ladoo Gopal idols as part of traditional rituals at the Sangam, Prayagraj, on 11 November 2026, observing Bhai Dooj — also called Yam Dwitiya. (Photo: NationPress)
A devotee carries sacred Ladoo Gopal idols as part of traditional rituals at the Sangam, Prayagraj, on 11 November 2026, observing Bhai Dooj — also called Yam Dwitiya. (Photo: NationPress)
Devotees took a holy bath at the Sangam in Prayagraj on 11 November 2026 as part of Bhai Dooj — also known as Yam Dwitiya — a Hindu observance marking the bond between siblings. (Photo: NationPress)
A devotee performs Yam Dwitiya rituals at the Sangam, Prayagraj, on 11 November 2026, as pilgrims across Uttar Pradesh observe Bhai Dooj with prayers honouring the sibling relationship. (Photo: NationPress)
Groups of devotees gathered at the Sangam, Prayagraj, on 11 November 2026 to jointly perform Bhai Dooj — or Yam Dwitiya — rituals, continuing a longstanding tradition of community worship at one of India's holiest confluences. (Photo: NationPress)