Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on Dhanteras, the festival that marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations.
“Many 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 X.
“May Lord Dhanvantari shower his bountiful blessings on everyone,” the Prime Minister added.
देश के मेरे सभी परिवारजनों को धनतेरस की अनेकानेक शुभकामनाएं। इस पावन अवसर पर मैं हर किसी के सुख, सौभाग्य और आरोग्य की कामना करता हूं। भगवान धन्वंतरि सबको अपना भरपूर आशीर्वाद दें।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 18, 2025
Dhanvantari 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 calendar`s Ashwin month.
Dhanteras is considered one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar for buying items, ranging from precious metals like gold and silver to utensils.
CM Yogi extends Dhanteras greetings, prays for prosperity and growth in UP
Uttar 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 festival’s significance in representing both Dharma and Artha in India’s 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 Pradesh.
In a post on X, the UP Chief Minister’s Office wrote, “UPCM @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 India’s eternal Hindu tradition, represents not only Dharma but also Artha. Dhanteras also marks the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari, the deity of health.”
The post further added, “Happiness and prosperity can only be achieved through good health. May Lord Dhanvantari bring joy and well-being to all the people of the state. I also wish for Uttar Pradesh to emerge as the country’s leading state economically.”
#UPCM @myogiadityanath ने प्रदेशवासियों को धनतेरस की हार्दिक बधाई देते हुए उनकी सुख-समृद्धि की मंगल कामना की है।
मुख्यमंत्री जी ने कहा कि धनतेरस भारत के सनातन हिन्दू धर्म के पुरुषार्थ चतुष्ट्य में धर्म के साथ अर्थ का भी द्योतक है। धनतेरस आरोग्यता के देवता भगवान धन्वंतरि की जयंती…
— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) October 18, 2025
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also extended Dhanteras greetings, calling on citizens to promote prosperity, harmony, and environmental protection.
In his message on X, Birla wrote, “Heartfelt 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 long-lived. Along with personal progress, let us strive to make our nation eternally glorious, protect the environment, and promote social harmony. Wishing everyone an auspicious Dhanteras.”
दीपोत्सव के शुभागमन पर्व “धनतेरस” पर समस्त देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।
मेरी कामना है कि माँ लक्ष्मी के आशीर्वाद से हर घर में खुशहाली, ऐश्वर्य और उज्ज्वलता का वास हो, तथा देव धन्वंतरि की कृपा से हर जन स्वस्थ और दीर्घायु रहे।व्यक्तिगत उन्नति के साथ ही हम अपने राष्ट्र को चिर… pic.twitter.com/TEYSoT9jBh
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) October 18, 2025
Dhanteras 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 Luni-Solar Hindu calendar.
The day is considered highly auspicious for purchases, especially of gold, silver, and utensils. Devotees worship Lord Siddhi Vinayak (Ganesha), Goddess Mahalakshmi, and Lord Kuber—the deities of wisdom, wealth, and prosperity, respectively.
Lord 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 disease.
r day of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Vikram Sambat Hindu calendar month of Aaswayuja in the Amaavasyanta Luni-Solar Calendar.
(With Agency inputs)