New Delhi, November 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of the country on the occasion of Dhanteras. In a post on [platform not specified], PM Modi extended his wishes, saying, “Many greetings to all my fellow citizens on Dhanteras, a festival symbolizing health, happiness and prosperity. By the grace of Lord Dhanvantari, I wish the same ” May you all always be healthy, prosperous and happy, so that the resolve for a developed India continues to get new energy.
देश के मेरे सभी परिवारजनों को आरोग्य एवं सुख-समृद्धि के प्रतीक पर्व धनतेरस की बहुत-बहुत बधाई। मेरी कामना है कि भगवान धन्वंतरि की कृपा से आप सभी सदैव स्वस्थ, संपन्न और प्रसन्न रहें, जिससे विकसित भारत के संकल्प को नई ऊर्जा मिलती रहे।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2023
Celebrated two days before Diwali, the festival of lights, Dhanteras holds significance across the country and marks the beginning of Diwali festivities. Diwali, one of the most awaited festivals of the year, is scheduled to be celebrated on 12th November. Dhanteras falls on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. This festival is traditionally associated with the worship of Lord Dhanvantari, the symbol of prosperity and well-being.