Bhai Dooj | New Delhi, Nov. 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings on Bhai Dooj and wished people happiness and prosperity.
Bhai Dooj: PM Modi’s Greetings To PeopleBhai Dooj, also known as Bhaiya Dooj, Bhai Tika and Bhau Beej, is celebrated across India. The festival honours the loving bond between brothers and sisters.
देशभर के मेरे परिवारजनों को भाई दूज की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
यह पावन पर्व भाई-बहन के स्नेहपूर्ण एवं प्रगाढ़ रिश्ते की मिठास और आत्मीयता का प्रतीक है।
इस शुभ अवसर पर मैं सभी की प्रसन्नता और संपन्नता की कामना करता हूं।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2026
In a post on X, Modi described the festival as a symbol of the warmth and affection shared by siblings.
“Heartfelt wishes to my family members across the country on Bhai Dooj. This sacred festival symbolises the sweetness and warmth of the loving and deep bond between brothers and sisters,” he said.
He also wished everyone happiness and prosperity on the occasion.
Leaders Extend Greetings
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also extended greetings and described Bhai Dooj as a festival celebrating the unbreakable affection, trust and closeness between siblings.
She said the bond reflected love, protection and family values in Indian culture. Gupta wished that the festival would bring happiness, prosperity and joy to every family.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also conveyed his wishes on the occasion.
He described Bhaiya Dooj as a festival symbolising affection, devotion and closeness between brothers and sisters.
Adityanath prayed to Mother Yamuna for happiness, prosperity and well-being. He also wished for stronger bonds of love and trust within families.
Legend behind Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj is observed on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartika. Kartika is the eighth month of the Vikram Samvat and Shalivahana Shaka calendars.
According to legend, Goddess Yamuna invited her brother, Yamaraj, to her home for a feast on Karthik Shukla Dwitiya.
The occasion is believed to have established the tradition of celebrating Bhai Dooj. The festival also symbolises the blessings of happiness and freedom from the sufferings of Naraka.
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