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PM Modi extends Bhai Dooj greetings, celebrates enduring bond of sibling affection

New Delhi, Nov 11 ( UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended warm greetings to people across the country on the occasion of Bhai Dooj, describing the festival as a celebration of the deep affection, warmth and enduring bond between brothers and sisters.
In a message posted on social media platform X, Modi conveyed his heartfelt wishes, saying, “Heartfelt greetings to all my family members across the country on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj.”
Emphasising the emotional and cultural significance of the festival, the Prime Minister said Bhai Dooj symbolised the sweetness and warmth of the profound relationship shared by siblings. “On this auspicious occasion, I wish everyone happiness and prosperity,” he added.
Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhai Tika in parts of northern and eastern India and Bhai Phonta in West Bengal, is celebrated on the second day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu lunar month of Kartik, following Diwali. The festival is dedicated to celebrating the special bond between brothers and sisters, with sisters traditionally applying a ceremonial tilak on their brothers' foreheads and praying for their happiness, prosperity and long life.
Brothers, in turn, reaffirm their affection and commitment to their sisters, with the occasion marked by family gatherings, traditional rituals and the exchange of gifts.
Celebrated in different forms across the country, Bhai Dooj underscores the importance of familial relationships, mutual affection and the enduring ties that bind siblings across generations.
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