Dhanteras 2025: PM Modi's Blessings Illuminate the Festival of Wealth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced the nation with his Dhanteras greetings accompanied by wishes of health, prosperity, and God's blessings.
PM Modi Extends Warm Dhanteras Greetings
With great warmth, on the festive day of Dhanteras, October 18, 2025, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, extended his congratulation to the whole country. Through his message on X (formerly Twitter), he wished the whole world, happiness, and health and stressed the tremendous importance of this beautiful day.
What Is Dhanteras?
Dhanteras is celebrated on the 13th tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwin and it is the first day of Diwali celebrations that would span the next five days. In line with Indian customs, the day is considered the best to buy anything ranging from metals like gold and silver to household utensils which, in general, stand for purity and prosperity.
PM Modi's Message
In his message, PM Modi said, "Dhanteras wishes full of happiness and joy I extend to all members of my family residing in the country. On this new and sunny occasion, I wish everyone to live in happiness, good luck, and good health." To the end he also asked the help of the divine doctor and provider God Dhanvantari, "May Lord Dhanvantari bless everyone with his bountiful blessings."
The Significance of Auspicious Purchases
Dhanteras is a festival that is best known for the acquisition of certain products believed to bring good fortune and prosperity. Although gold and silver have always been attractive buying targets, among Dhanteras purchases are utensils, copper, and steel products too. Besides, Vastu Shastra advocates that buying a broom on this day can also keep away poverty as well as negativity and at the same time attract the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
Economic Impact of Dhanteras
These festivities beginning with Dhanteras have been a major factor in the spending behavior of consumers. The 2025 festive market is all set to go beyond a ₹1 trillion mark creating a festive demand and economic activity vital to the festival.
A Glimpse of the Upcoming Diwali Celebrations
Diwali celebrations got off to a fine start thanks to greetings from PM Modi, which were like a ray of sunshine among everyone. Happy and thankful citizens now prepare, as a nation, for the next days of the festival, where health, luck, and the time-honored customs of the lights festival will be at their center.
Summary
On the 18th of October, 2025, PM Modi wished health and prosperity to the nation on Dhanteras. The beginning of Diwali marks this festival with crunches of economic activities and traditional buys denoting good luck.
