PM Modi, Chief Ministers Extend Bhai Dooj Greetings, Emphasise Love and Trust Between Siblings
New Delhi | October 23, 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Chief Ministers across India extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Bhai Dooj, celebrating the timeless bond of affection and trust between brothers and sisters. The festival, which follows the celebrations of Diwali, holds deep emotional and cultural significance across the country. In a message shared on X, Prime Minister Modi said, “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; that is my wish.” The Prime Minister’s message echoed the spirit of unity and familial affection that the festival represents. Across India, leaders from different states joined in extending their best wishes, highlighting Bhai Dooj’s essence as a celebration of emotional ties, moral support, and shared blessings between siblings. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu described Bhai Dooj as a reflection of the “unbreakable bond of love and affection” between brothers and sisters. “On this day, sisters apply a tilak to their brothers and pray for their long life, happiness, and prosperity. The festival also emphasises nurturing love, care, and trust between siblings,” he said in his message. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar shared his greetings online, saying, “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.” Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also expressed his wishes to citizens, noting the festival’s cultural importance. “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 courage, success, and a bright future,” he said. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta called Bhai Dooj “a symbol of unwavering love, selfless devotion, and trust.” In her post on X, she wrote, “This sacred festival celebrates the precious bond between brothers and sisters, inspiring mutual moral support through life’s ups and downs. May it bring joy, harmony, and prosperity to all.” Bhai Dooj, known by different names across regions—Bhaiya Dooj in North India, Bhau Beej in Maharashtra, Bhai Phonta in Bengal, and Yama Dwitiya in South India—is observed on the second lunar day (Dwitiya) of Shukla Paksha in the Kartika month of the Hindu calendar. Rooted in Hindu mythology, the festival commemorates the bond between Goddess Yamuna and her brother Yamraj, the god of death. According to legend, when Yamraj visited his sister on this day, she welcomed him with love, offered him a meal, and applied a ceremonial tilak to his forehead. Deeply moved by her devotion, Yamraj blessed that any brother receiving a tilak and prayers from his sister on Bhai Dooj would be protected from misfortune and blessed with long life and happiness. Celebrated with regional variations and heartfelt traditions, Bhai Dooj remains a cherished reminder of love, trust, and family ties that continue to bind Indian households across generations. Bhai Dooj: A Celebration of Sibling Love Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Chief Ministers extended greetings on Bhai Dooj, celebrating the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. PM Modi wished happiness, prosperity, and renewed trust in every sibling relationship. Leaders like Yogi Adityanath, Nitish Kumar, Rekha Gupta, and Sukhvinder Sukhu highlighted the festival’s message of affection and protection. Celebrated across India under various names, Bhai Dooj traces its roots to the legend of Yamraj and Yamuna, symbolising blessings, love, and long life. The festival continues to remind families that some bonds, strengthened by tradition, remain unbreakable through time.
