Bhai Phota

This is a print depicting the ritual of bhai phota - a tradition in Bengal that involves sisters celebrating their brothers. The male figure is wearing a dhoti and kurta and is seated cross-legged on a mat. The female figure is wearing a saree and is holding a small vessel containing a mixture of sandalwood, water and vermillion. She is in the process of putting a mark on the male's forehead with the little finger of her left hand. Other items like sweets, water and fruits lie in the foreground.