PM Modi extends ‘heartfelt’ wishes on Bhai Dooj, says ‘May this festival bring happiness, prosperity and good fortune’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended ‘heartfelt’ wishes on Bhai Dooj.

“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,” PM Modi said.

Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has extended heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Bhai Dooj, according to a press release cited by ANI.

CM Singh described Bhai Dooj as a festival that represents the “unbreakable bond of love and affection between brothers and sisters.” He stated, “On this day, sisters apply a tilak to their brothers and pray for their long life, happiness and prosperity. The festival also emphasises nurturing the love, care and trust between siblings.”

“Greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj! May this festival, which celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters, further strengthen their love and togetherness,” Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy said on X.

International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah took to X and wished Bhai Dooj. He said, “Wishing everyone a joyful and blessed Bhai Dooj! May the sacred bond between brothers and sisters continue to inspire love, trust, and lifelong support.”

Bhai Dooj festival 2025

Bhai Dooj is a festival that represents the love and connection between brothers and sisters. On this special day, sisters bless their brothers by applying a 'Tika' on their foreheads and praying for their long and happy lives. The celebration also includes the exchange of gifts and sweets, which strengthens their bond.

This festival is known by different names across India. It is called Bhai Dooj, Bhau Bij, or Bhai Beej in North India, while in Maharashtra, it is celebrated as Bhai Tika. In Bengal, the festival goes by the name Bhai Phonta. In the southern states, especially Karnataka and Telangana, Bhai Dooj is observed as Yama Dwitiya.

Bhai Dooj timings

Bhai Dooj is observed on the Dwitiya (2nd) Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (bright half) in the Hindu month of Kartik. In 2025, this tithi starts on October 22 at 8:16 PM and ends on October 23 at 10:46 PM. The most favourable time for the tilak ceremony, when sisters put tilak on their brothers' foreheads, is during the Aparahna (afternoon) period, which occurs between 1:13 PM and 3:28 PM on October 23.