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New Delhi, October 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended warm wishes to the people on the occasion of Bhai Dooj and wished happiness and good fortune for everyone.
‘Bhai Dooj’, also known as ‘Bhaiya Dooj’, ‘Bhai Tika’ or ‘Bhau Beej’, is celebrated with great affection and gaiety in various regions of India.
Addressing the X, PM Modi posted, “Warm wishes to all of you on the occasion of Bhai Dooj. May this festival, a symbol of mutual love and trust between brother and sister, bring happiness, prosperity and good fortune in everyone’s life. May the bond of this relationship find new strength.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also posted on social media, “Hearty greetings on the auspicious festival of Bhai Dooj. May this festival of love and affection between brother and sister bring immense happiness, harmony and prosperity in the lives of all of you.”
Union Health Minister JP Nadda also greeted the countrymen on this occasion.
In a post on Twitter, Nadda said, “I extend my hearty greetings to all the brothers and sisters on the holy festival of ‘Bhai Dooj’ which symbolizes the unwavering affection and dedication between brothers and sisters. This holy festival strengthening the rich Sanatan traditions is a symbol of selfless devotion towards folk faith and relationships.”
He said, “May this festival bring happiness, prosperity, joy and affection in the lives of all of you, this is my prayer to God.”
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha in Kartik, the eighth month of Vikram Samvat and Shalivahana Saka calendar, symbolizing the deep affection between brothers and sisters. This festival coincides with Diwali and Diwali Tihar in many regions.
According to legend, on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya, Goddess Yamuna invited her brother Yamraj for a feast at her home. Since then, this day is celebrated as Bhai Dooj, which signifies that all living beings are liberated from the sufferings of hell and blessed with happiness.
–IANS
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