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PM greets nation on Dhanteras

Published: 09 Nov 2015 - 10:36 am | Last Updated: 01 Nov 2021 - 12:17 pm
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the country on the occasion of Dhanteras, the first day of the five-day Diwali festival.

"Dhanteras greetings to all of you. I pray that this very special day brings prosperity, happiness & good health in everyone's lives," Modi tweeted.

Dhanteras is also regarded as an auspicious occasion to buy gold and silver to herald prosperity.

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