Dhanteras 2026: PM Modi Wishes India Good Health, Yogi Urges Shoppers to Buy Local

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted citizens on Dhanteras on Friday, November 6, wishing them peace, happiness and good health. In a post on X, he invoked Lord Dhanvantari, the Hindu deity associated with health and medicine, and shared a Sanskrit verse in his praise.

“May the divine grace of Lord Dhanvantari illuminate everyone’s life with happiness, peace, and excellent health,” Modi wrote. He also wished for “an eternal flame of joy and enthusiasm” in every household.

Amit Shah and Delhi LG Extend Dhanteras Greetings

Union Home Minister Amit Shah described Dhanteras as a celebration of prosperity and well-being. “May Lord Dhanvantari bless everyone with happiness, prosperity, and good health,” he said.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu wished every household good health and joy and called for renewed dedication to the service of the nation. In a separate message marking Dhanvantari Jayanti and Dhanteras, Adityanath invoked Goddess Lakshmi and wished people prosperity, good health and good fortune.

Yogi Makes a Dhanteras Pitch for UP Artisans

Adityanath asked shoppers to choose gifts from Uttar Pradesh’s One District One Product programme. His suggestions ranged from Bhadohi carpets and Prayagraj’s Moonj grass craft to Mainpuri’s Tarkashi wire-inlay work and Chitrakoot’s wooden toys.

“A single purchase from you can light a lamp of self-reliance and dignity in the home of a skilled family,” he said, linking his appeal for a “Local Diwali” to Modi’s “Vocal for Local” campaign.

The chief minister put Uttar Pradesh’s exports at ₹84,000 crore in FY17 and cited a projection of more than ₹2 lakh crore for FY26. He also pointed to the expo marts in Lucknow and Greater Noida and the Carpet Bazaar in Bhadohi as ways to help the state’s traditional crafts reach buyers abroad.

Dhanteras Opens Five Days of Diwali Festivities

Dhanteras begins the five-day Diwali festival and is traditionally an occasion to buy jewellery or utensils. It is followed by Naraka Chaturdashi, also called Chhoti Diwali. On the main day of Diwali, families worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha and pray for prosperity.

Govardhan Puja follows on the fourth day. The festivities conclude with Bhai Dooj, when sisters apply a tika and pray for their brothers’ long lives, and brothers give gifts to their sisters.

With inputs from ANI