Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to people across the country on the occasion of Bhai Dooj, describing the festival as a celebration of the warmth, affection and deep bond between brothers and sisters.
Taking to X, the Prime Minister said the festival symbolised the sweetness of the loving relationship between siblings. He also wished happiness and prosperity for everyone on the auspicious occasion.
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
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his greetings to citizens across the country. In a post on X, Shah said the festival celebrating the sacred bond of love between brothers and sisters would bring joy and enthusiasm into everyone’s lives. He conveyed his heartfelt wishes to people on the occasion.
समस्त देशवासियों को भाई दूज की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।
भाई-बहन के पवित्र स्नेह का यह पर्व आप सबके जीवन में खुशियां और उमंग लेकर आए। https://t.co/06bmokXDqu
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 11, 2026
Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhaiya Dooj, Bhai Tika and Bhau Beej, celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
The festival falls on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha in Kartik. Hindu mythology says Goddess Yamuna invited her brother, Lord Yama, home for a meal, and he blessed her in return.
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