From PM Modi To Amit Shah, Festive Cheer Spreads Across India On Dhanteras

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his greetings to citizens on the occasion of Dhanteras, expressing prayers for their well-being and prosperity.

Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Heartfelt Dhanteras greetings to all my family members in the country. On this sacred occasion, I pray for everyone’s happiness, prosperity, and good health. May Lord Dhanvantari bestow his abundant blessings upon all.”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his wishes on X, stating, “Heartfelt wishes to all on the auspicious festival of Dhanteras. I pray to Lord Dhanvantari for happiness, prosperity, and good fortune in everyone’s life.”

In addition, Union Health Minister JP Nadda shared his greetings as well, saying, “I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all of you on the sacred festival of Dhanteras, which brings prosperity, health, and well-being.”

Extending his greetings on Dhanteras, Nadda further prayed that the blessings of Maa Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari bring happiness, prosperity, wealth, abundance, and joy to everyone’s lives.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also took to social media to convey his wishes, writing, “Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state on the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari, the originator of the ancient medical system Ayurveda! May the grace of the deity of health remain upon all of you, may everyone’s life be filled with excellent health, long life, and happiness-prosperity; this is the prayer.”

Dhanatrayodashi, popularly known as Dhanteras, signifies the beginning of the Diwali festivities in Hindu tradition. The evening celebration, known as Lakshmi Puja, is, however, marked by the lighting of diyas (earthen lamps).

Devotees sing devotional songs, or bhajans, in praise of Goddess Lakshmi and offer traditional sweets as part of the rituals.

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