India
‘Health, happiness & prosperity’, PM Modi greets nation on Dhanteras
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the people of the country on the occasion of Dhanteras.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Many congratulations to all my family members of the country on Dhanteras, a festival symbolizing health, happiness and prosperity. I wish that with the grace of Lord Dhanvantari, all of you always remain healthy, prosperous and happy, so that the determination of 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
Dhanteras is celebrated two days prior to the festival of lights, Diwali, across the country. In fact, Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali.
Diwali is one of the most awaited festivals of the year. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 12. Dhanteras is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha of the Hindu month of Kartik.