Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his wishes to the nation on the occasion of Bhai Dooj, a festival that symbolizes the unbreakable bond between brothers and sisters.
Taking to his social media platform X, PM Modi said, “Heartfelt wishes to all of you on the occasion of Bhai Dooj. May this festival, symbolizing 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—that is my wish.”
Bhai Dooj, celebrated on the second day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartika, marks the culmination of the Diwali festivities. The festival is observed with great enthusiasm across the country, as sisters apply tilak on their brothers’ foreheads and pray for their long life and prosperity, while brothers offer gifts as tokens of love and appreciation.
The bond between brothers and sisters is regarded as sacred, and Bhai Dooj serves as a beautiful reminder of the importance of nurturing and cherishing this timeless relationship.