New Delhi, 06 November (H.S.): Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and several other political leaders on Friday extended warm wishes to the people of the country on the occasion of Dhanteras.

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan took to X to convey his greetings, writing, “Heartiest greetings to everyone on Dhanteras. May the blessings of Lord Dhanvantari bring happiness, good health, prosperity and well-being into everyone's life. I wish you all a bright and auspicious future.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished that the divine blessings of Lord Dhanvantari would always illuminate everyone's lives with happiness, peace and good health. He expressed the hope that an everlasting flame of joy and enthusiasm would continue to burn in every household.

Sharing a Sanskrit verse on the occasion, the Prime Minister wrote:

“Namami Dhanvantarimadidevam Surasurairvanditapadapadmam,Loke Jararugbhayamrityunasham Dataramisham Vividhoushadhinam.”

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that with the blessings of Lord Dhanvantari, everyone should be blessed with good health and longevity, while the grace of Goddess Lakshmi should bring happiness, peace and prosperity to every household. He called upon people to resolve, on the occasion of Dhanteras, to make cleanliness, environmental protection, social harmony and collective progress an integral part of their lives.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed the hope that the boundless blessings of Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi would bring good health, happiness, peace and prosperity into everyone's lives, along with good fortune and well-being. He wished that the auspicious festival would fill people's lives with renewed energy and positivity.

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said that Lord Dhanvantari should bless everyone with happiness, prosperity and good health.

Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda prayed to Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi to ensure that happiness, peace, good health and prosperity always remain an integral part of everyone's life.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin said that the auspicious festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Dhanvantari, the deity of health and well-being, should bring good health, happiness and good fortune to everyone. He also expressed the hope that, with the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, every household would be filled with wealth, food and prosperity.

On the occasion, Nabin urged people to embrace Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for 'Vocal for Local' and purchase goods from local artisans and small traders so that the festival could also bring happiness and prosperity to their households.

Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan prayed that Lord Dhanvantari would bless everyone with the wealth of good health, while Goddess Lakshmi would fill their homes and courtyards with happiness, prosperity, abundance and affluence. He also wished for the fulfilment of everyone's aspirations.

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, said that the festival of Dhanteras, which celebrates health, wealth and prosperity, should bring happiness, abundance and well-being into everyone's lives.

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wished that the auspicious festival would bring immense happiness to everyone. She prayed that Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari would bless and protect all.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also extended his greetings, expressing the hope that the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi would bring good health, happiness, prosperity and well-being into everyone's lives.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar