Dhanteras 2026: PM Modi, Amit Shah Extend Greetings To Citizens

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday extended greetings to citizens on Dhanteras, wishing everyone happiness, prosperity, peace and good health.

In a post on X, PM Modi wished people boundless happiness and prayed for Lord Dhanvantari’s blessings to bring peace and excellent health to every household. He further expressed hope that the flame of joy would continue to burn brightly in every home.

The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, describing him as the primordial deity whose blessings provide medicinal herbs and protect people from ageing, disease, fear and death.

PM Modi offered his prayers to the deity, revered by both gods and demons.

सभी देशवासियों को धनतेरस की अनंत शुभकामनाएं। भगवान धन्वन्तरि की दिव्य कृपा से सभी का जीवन सुख, शांति और उत्तम स्वास्थ्य से सदैव आलोकित रहे। हर परिवार में उमंग और आनंद का अखंड दीप प्रज्वलित रहे, यही मंगलकामना है।

नमामि धन्वन्तरिमादिदेवं सुरासुरैर्वन्दितपादपद्मम्।

लोके जरारुग्भयमृत्युनाशं दातारमीशं विविधौषधीनाम्॥

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2026

Amit Shah also conveyed his heartfelt wishes to citizens on the festival, describing Dhanteras as an auspicious occasion associated with prosperity and good health.

In his message on X, the Home Minister prayed for Lord Dhanvantari to bless everyone with happiness, prosperity and excellent health.

समृद्धि व आरोग्य के पावन पर्व धनतेरस की सभी को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।

भगवान धन्वंतरि सभी को सुख, समृद्धि व उत्तम स्वास्थ्य प्रदान करें। https://t.co/N2t6I1oH49

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 6, 2026

Dhanteras is celebrated ahead of Diwali and marks the beginning of the five-day festival.

Devotees worship Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi, seeking good health, wealth and prosperity. The occasion features prayers, festive shopping and family gatherings.

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