PM Modi extends wishes on Bhai Dooj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended wishes to the nation on the occasion of Bhai Dooj. "Best wishes to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj," the Prime Minister tweeted.

सभी देशवासियों को भाई दूज की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं।

Best wishes to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2021

Bhai Dooj, the festival symbolising the love of brother-sister, is being celebrated all over the country today with great zeal and enthusiasm.

On this day, sisters pray for their brothers to have long and happy lives by performing the Tika ceremony and brothers offer gifts to their sisters.

The festival is also known as Bhau Beej and Bhathru Dwithiya in some parts of the country. As per Hindu traditions, it is believed that Goddess Yamuna fed her brother Yamraj on Kartik Dwitiya at her own home. Since then this day is known as Yama Dwitiya and is celebrated as the festival of brother and sister.

This year, Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on November 6. As per Drik Panchang, the dwitiya tithi begins at 11:14 PM on November 5 and ends at 07:44 PM on November 6.

In places like Bihar, Bengal, Maharashtra and in some parts of Gujarat, the day holds special significance.