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Rahul Gandhi, Kharge extend Dhanteras greetings, wish people health and prosperity

New Delhi, Nov 6 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday extended warm greetings to people on Dhanteras, wishing them good health, happiness, prosperity and well-being.
In separate messages on social media platform X, the two senior Congress leaders conveyed their festive wishes, expressing hope that the auspicious occasion would bring happiness and prosperity into the lives of people across the country.
Rahul Gandhi said Dhanteras, which celebrates health, wealth and prosperity, should usher in happiness and well-being for everyone. “May the festival of Dhanteras, which celebrates health, wealth and prosperity, bring happiness, prosperity and well-being into your lives. Heartfelt Dhanteras greetings to all my fellow countrymen,” he said.
Kharge also greeted the people on the occasion, invoking the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi for their good health, happiness and prosperity. “Heartfelt greetings to all countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras. May the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi bring good health, happiness, prosperity and well-being into everyone's life. This is our sincere wish,” he said in his message.
Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali celebrations and is regarded as an auspicious occasion associated with wealth, good fortune and well-being.
Traditionally dedicated to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari, the deity associated with health and Ayurveda, the festival is observed through prayers and rituals. Purchasing gold, silver, utensils and other valuables is also a longstanding tradition, symbolising the hope for prosperity and abundance in the year ahead.
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