New Delhi, Nov 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended warm greetings to citizens on the occasion of Dhanteras, wishing them prosperity, happiness, peace and good health. He also invoked the blessings of Lord Dhanvantari, the Hindu deity associated with health and healing, and expressed hope that every household would be filled with enthusiasm and joy.
In a message posted on social media platform X, the Prime Minister conveyed his wishes for the festival and prayed for the well-being of people across the country.
“Heartfelt wishes of endless prosperity to all fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras. May the divine grace of Lord Dhanvantari forever illuminate everyone's lives with happiness, peace, and excellent health. May the unbroken lamp of enthusiasm and joy remain ever lit in every household—this is my heartfelt prayer,” PM Modi posted in Hindi.
The Prime Minister also shared a Sanskrit verse dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, along with its English translation, underlining the deity's importance as the divine source of healing and good health.
The verse describes Lord Dhanvantari as the primordial divine being, worshipped by both Devas and Asuras, who protects the world from ageing, diseases, fear and death and provides medicinal herbs. It concludes with an expression of deep reverence and devotion to the deity.
Dhanteras, which marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival, is traditionally associated with prayers for health, wealth and prosperity. Lord Dhanvantari is worshipped on this day, while Goddess Lakshmi is also invoked for blessings of abundance and well-being.
Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his greetings to the people on the occasion, expressing hope that the festival would bring happiness, prosperity, good health and good fortune to every household.
In his message on X, the Chief Minister conveyed his best wishes to residents of the state and prayed for the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
“Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on the occasion of Dhanteras festival,” Yogi Adityanath posted.
He further said that the grace of Maa Lakshmi should light the lamp of contentment in everyone's heart and fill their lives with love, joy and happiness.
“May the lamp of contentment be lit in the hearts of all by the grace of Maa Lakshmi, and may life be illuminated with the light of love, joy, and bliss,” he added.
The Chief Minister also wished that happiness, prosperity, good health and good fortune would remain an integral part of everyone's life.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also greeted citizens on Dhanteras, highlighting the festival's association with wealth, prosperity, health and happiness.
In a post on X, Gadkari extended his heartfelt wishes to fellow citizens and prayed for the blessings of Lord Dhanvantari.
“Heartfelt wishes to all fellow citizens on the sacred festival of Dhanteras, bringing wealth, prosperity, health, and happiness,” he said.
He further expressed hope that Lord Dhanvantari would bless everyone with excellent health.
The greetings from the Prime Minister, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and the Union Minister highlighted the festival's traditional emphasis on physical well-being, prosperity and happiness.
