Raipur, 28 October (Hindustan Reporter). Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has congratulated and extended best wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Dhanteras. Chief Minister Sai, in his congratulatory message issued on the eve of Dhanteras, has said that Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day long Diwali festival.
On this day, Lord Dhanvantari is worshiped for health along with Kuber, the god of wealth, for wealth, prosperity and opulence. Chief Minister Shri Sai has appealed to the people of the state to make their Diwali happy by purchasing lamps and other items from the local potters and craftsmen of our Chhattisgarh like skilled people and women's groups, small businessmen. While wishing happiness and prosperity in the lives of the people of the state on Dhanteras, Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the festival of Dhanteras should bring happiness and health in everyone's life.