Mumbai, Nov. 6 -- Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar extended his heartfelt greetings to citizens on the occasion of Dhanteras.

"May Goddess Lakshmi bless you and your family with prosperity and good fortune. Dhanteras ki dher saari shubhkamnayein," he wrote.

Earlier in the morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt wishes to the countrymen and invoked the blessings of Lord Dhanvantari, the Hindu deity associated with health and medicine.

"Heartfelt wishes to all fellow countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras. May the divine grace of Lord Dhanvantari illuminate everyone's life with happiness, peace, and excellent health. It is my sincere wish that an eternal flame of joy and enthusiasm continues to burn in ev...