PM Modi extends Dhanteras greetings, wishes health and prosperity for all

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on Dhanteras the festival that marks the beginning of Diwali celebrationsMany happy Dhanteras wishes to all my family members across the country On this auspicious occasion I wish everyone happiness good fortune and health Modi said in a post in Hindi on XMay Lord Dhanvantari shower his bountiful blessings on everyone the Prime Minister added mdash Narendra Modi narendramodi October 18 2025Dhanvantari Trayodashi commonly known as Dhanteras is considered the first day of Diwali and is celebrated on the 13th lunar day of the Krishna Paksha waning phase of the moon in the Hindu calendars Ashwin monthDhanteras is considered one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar for buying items ranging from precious metals like gold and silver to utensilsCM Yogi extends Dhanteras greetings prays for prosperity and growth in UPUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday extended warm greetings to the people on the occasion of Dhanteras wishing them happiness prosperity and good health Emphasising the festivalrsquos significance in representing both Dharma and Artha in Indiarsquos eternal Hindu tradition he also noted that Dhanteras marks the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari CM Yogi expressed hope for continued economic growth in Uttar PradeshIn a post on X the UP Chief Ministerrsquos Office wrote ldquoUPCM myogiadityanath has extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of the state on Dhanteras and wished for their happiness and prosperity The Chief Minister said that Dhanteras in the Purushartha Chatushtaya of Indiarsquos eternal Hindu tradition represents not only Dharma but also Artha Dhanteras also marks the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari the deity of healthrdquoThe post further added ldquoHappiness and prosperity can only be achieved through good health May Lord Dhanvantari bring joy and wellbeing to all the people of the state I also wish for Uttar Pradesh to emerge as the countryrsquos leading state economicallyrdquoUPCM myogiadityanath hellipmdash CM Office GoUP CMOfficeUP October 18 2025Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also extended Dhanteras greetings calling on citizens to promote prosperity harmony and environmental protectionIn his message on X Birla wrote ldquoHeartfelt greetings to all fellow citizens on the auspicious arrival of the Deepotsav festival Dhanteras May the blessings of Maa Lakshmi fill every home with wealth prosperity and radiance With the grace of Lord Dhanvantari may everyone remain healthy and longlived Along with personal progress let us strive to make our nation eternally glorious protect the environment and promote social harmony Wishing everyone an auspicious Dhanterasrdquo ldquordquo hellip pictwittercomTEYSoT9jBhmdash Om Birla ombirlakota October 18 2025Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali and is observed on the thirteenth lunar day of the Krishna Paksha waning phase in the month of Aaswayuja as per the Amaavasyanta LuniSolar Hindu calendarThe day is considered highly auspicious for purchases especially of gold silver and utensils Devotees worship Lord Siddhi Vinayak Ganesha Goddess Mahalakshmi and Lord Kubermdashthe deities of wisdom wealth and prosperity respectivelyLord Dhanvantari also worshipped on Dhanteras is regarded as the god of Ayurveda and health He is believed to have imparted the science of medicine to humanity to help rid mankind of diseaser day of Krishna Paksha dark fortnight in the Vikram Sambat Hindu calendar month of Aaswayuja in the Amaavasyanta LuniSolar CalendarWith Agency inputs