Taking to 'X', PM Modi wrote, "On the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, we also mark Ayurveda Day. It is an occasion to salute the innovators and practitioners who are blending this ancient knowledge with modernity, propelling Ayurveda to new heights globally."
As the festival of lights is around the corner, markets in Bhubaneswar on Friday witnessed huge footfall to purchase puja items including earthen lamps to celebrate Diwali.
Mehra said, "Dhanteras is a festival during which jewellers commence preparations for their new jewellery items months in advance. The price of gold surged during the Shradh period and continued to rise, attracting customers to initiate bookings by the time of Shradh. Although Navratri sales
On the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, the priest committee of the world-renowned Mahakaleshwar temple on Friday offered prayers to Baba Mahakal (Lord Shiva) for people's welfare and well-being, happiness and prosperity.
Dhanteras, dedicated to worshipping the Goddess of Wealth, marks an auspicious day for new purchases and people tend to grab onto some form of financial investment. And with Dhanteras commences the five-day Deepavali festivities.
On the occasion, priest of the temple Sanjay Sharma told ANI, "According to tradition the doors of Baba Mahakal (Lord Shiva) were opened in the Brahma Muhurta and after that a holy bath of Lord Mahakal was performed with Panchamrit Maha Baba, anointed with fruits and Kesar (saffron)."
Thousands of people took a dip at the confluence of the holy Ganga and Yamuna praying for good health and fortune on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Dhanteras. "Greetings to all family members in the country on the occasion of Dhanteras," the Prime Minister said on X.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami wished for happiness, peace and prosperity of the people of the state on the occasion of Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhaiya Dooj on Friday.
In anticipation of the traffic congestion during the Diwali and Dhanteras celebrations, the Delhi police have issued a traffic advisory for several parts of the national capital.
Analysts are eyeing key support and resistance levels in this fervent market atmosphere. In the gold market, crucial support is identified between 59650-59450, with downside levels at 59,584 and 58980.