Festive Greetings / Bhai Dooj Celebrated Nationwide; PM Modi, Top Leaders Convey Wishes
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'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.
New Delhi, Oct 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt wishes to citizens across the country on the occasion of Bhai Dooj, a festival celebrating the cherished bond between brothers and sisters.
In a message shared on social media, PM Modi said, “Best wishes on Bhai Dooj. This special occasion highlights the strong bond between brothers and sisters. May this festival bring happiness and prosperity in everyone’s lives.”
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote: "आप सभी को भाई दूज की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। भाई-बहन के आपसी प्रेम और विश्वास का यह प्रतीक-पर्व हर किसी के जीवन में सुख, समृद्धि और सौभाग्य लेकर आए। इस रिश्ते की डोर को एक नई मजबूती मिले, यही कामना है।"
Leaders from across the political spectrum also joined in sharing festive greetings.
The Chief Ministers of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi extended warm wishes to the people on the occasion.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took to ‘X’ and said, “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state and the country on the occasion of Bhaiya Dooj, the festival of the sacred bond and love between brother and sister."
Extending his wishes, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted on ‘X’ in Hindi (loosely translated), “Heartiest greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Bhaiya Dooj, which strengthens the bond of love and trust between brothers and sisters! May the life of every sister be illuminated with happiness, good fortune, and prosperity by the grace of Mother Yamuna, and may the life of every brother be illuminated with the light of courage, success, and a bright future. This is my prayer.”
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also shared her greetings on ‘X’, saying the sacred festival celebrates the precious bond of affection, trust, and devotion between brothers and sisters.
Also read: Four Most Wanted Bihar Gangsters Shot Dead In Police Encounter
“Heartiest greetings on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj, a symbol of unwavering love, selfless devotion, and unwavering faith. This sacred festival celebrates the precious bond of affection, trust, and devotion between brothers and sisters, which inspires each other to provide moral support through life's ups and downs. May this auspicious festival illuminate everyone's life with the light of joy, happiness, prosperity, and unwavering harmony, and may this bond between brothers and sisters remain intact and strong forever," she said.
'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. It is observed on the second day after Diwali, is marked by sisters praying for the long life and well-being of their brothers, often accompanied by traditional rituals and exchange of gifts.
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.
In a message shared on social media, PM Modi said, “Best wishes on Bhai Dooj. This special occasion highlights the strong bond between brothers and sisters. May this festival bring happiness and prosperity in everyone’s lives.”
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote: "आप सभी को भाई दूज की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। भाई-बहन के आपसी प्रेम और विश्वास का यह प्रतीक-पर्व हर किसी के जीवन में सुख, समृद्धि और सौभाग्य लेकर आए। इस रिश्ते की डोर को एक नई मजबूती मिले, यही कामना है।"
Leaders from across the political spectrum also joined in sharing festive greetings.
The Chief Ministers of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi extended warm wishes to the people on the occasion.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took to ‘X’ and said, “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state and the country on the occasion of Bhaiya Dooj, the festival of the sacred bond and love between brother and sister."
Extending his wishes, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted on ‘X’ in Hindi (loosely translated), “Heartiest greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Bhaiya Dooj, which strengthens the bond of love and trust between brothers and sisters! May the life of every sister be illuminated with happiness, good fortune, and prosperity by the grace of Mother Yamuna, and may the life of every brother be illuminated with the light of courage, success, and a bright future. This is my prayer.”
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also shared her greetings on ‘X’, saying the sacred festival celebrates the precious bond of affection, trust, and devotion between brothers and sisters.
Also read: Four Most Wanted Bihar Gangsters Shot Dead In Police Encounter
“Heartiest greetings on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj, a symbol of unwavering love, selfless devotion, and unwavering faith. This sacred festival celebrates the precious bond of affection, trust, and devotion between brothers and sisters, which inspires each other to provide moral support through life's ups and downs. May this auspicious festival illuminate everyone's life with the light of joy, happiness, prosperity, and unwavering harmony, and may this bond between brothers and sisters remain intact and strong forever," she said.
'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. It is observed on the second day after Diwali, is marked by sisters praying for the long life and well-being of their brothers, often accompanied by traditional rituals and exchange of gifts.
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.
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