New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the people on the occasion of Bhai Dooj on Thursday and wished happiness and good fortune for everyone.
'Bhai Dooj', also known as 'Bhaiya Dooj', 'Bhai Tika', or 'Bhau Beej', is being celebrated in different regions of India with much affection and gaiety.
Taking to X, PM Modi posted, "Heartfelt wishes to all of you on the occasion of Bhai Dooj. May this festival, symbolising the mutual love and trust between brother and sister, bring happiness, prosperity, and good fortune into everyone's life. May the bond of this relationship gain renewed strength."
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to social media and posted, "Heartfelt wishes on the auspicious festival of Bhai Dooj. May this festival of love and affection between brother and sister bring immense happiness, harmony, and prosperity into all your lives."
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda also wished the countrymen on the occasion.
In a post on X, Nadda said, "I extend my heartfelt wishes to all brothers and sisters on the sacred festival of 'Bhai Dooj', a symbol of the unbreakable affection and dedication between siblings. This sacred festival, which strengthens the prosperous Sanatan traditions, is a symbol of selfless devotion towards public faith and relationships."
"May this festival infuse all your lives with happiness, prosperity, joy, and affection; this is my prayer to God," he added.
Bhai Dooj, celebrated on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha in Kartika -- the eighth month of the Vikram Samvat and Shalivahana Shaka calendars -- marks the deep affection between brothers and sisters. The festival coincides with Diwali and Dipavali Tihar in many regions.
According to legend, on Karthik Shukla Dwitiya, Goddess Yamuna invited her brother Yamaraj for a feast at her home. Since then, the day has been celebrated as Bhai Dooj, signifying that all living beings were freed from the sufferings of Naraka and blessed with happiness.
--IANS
sd/dpb
You may also like
NHS warns flu can 'spread like wildfire' in children's vaccine appeal
Jo Malone Advent calendar has over £500-worth of products but you can save £179
Investment: You can invest in a Gold ETF with just Rs 1000, here is the step by step process..
'Hawk Mountain can be best of Aidan O'Brien's team' - The Scout's Saturday racing tips
England star quit football altogether and now drives vans up and down the country
