Wed Oct 30 08:19:19 UTC 2024: ## Dhanteras 2024: A Celebration of Wealth and Prosperity

**India Celebrates the Start of Diwali with Dhanteras**

Dhanteras, the auspicious festival marking the beginning of the five-day Diwali celebration, will be observed on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024. This year, Dhanteras coincides with Dhanwantari Triodasi or Dhanvantari Jayanti, celebrating the birth anniversary of the Hindu God of Ayurveda.

Known for its association with wealth and prosperity, Dhanteras sees people across India investing in gold, silver jewelry, and utensils to attract good fortune. The festival is named after the words “Dhan,” meaning wealth, and “Teras,” signifying the 13th day of the dark fortnight of Ashwin. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, and Lord Kubera, the treasurer of the gods, are worshipped with fervor.

To share the joy of Dhanteras, we’ve compiled a collection of special wishes, messages, and quotes to send to loved ones.

**Meanwhile, in Maharashtra:**

A group of Pune advocates has sent a legal notice to the State Election Commission (SEC) seeking clarification on caste and religion-based promises made during the upcoming Maharashtra elections. The notice questions whether such promises violate the Model Code of Conduct and if discussing reservations in public speeches is permissible. The advocates urge a prompt response to prevent potential criminalization and complaints.

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