Dhanteras marks the first day of the Diwali celebrations, On this day, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for prosperity and well being.
Dhanteras holds special significance for the business community due to the customary purchases of precious metals on this day.
"Dhanteras! a day when new utensils, machine goods are bought... May we buy peace and prosperity and well being among us all!" Bachchan tweeted.
"Wish you all a very Happy Dhanteras," Sridevi posted.
'Ra.One' actor Arjun Rampal, while wishing everyone Happy Dhanteras, wrote, "Happy Dhanteras. Off to a Diwali party."
"Happy Dhanteras to everyone.. May Goddess Lakshmi bless all with health, wellbeing and prosperity," wrote actor Aftab Shivdasani.
Singer-actress Sophie Choudry took the opportunity to wish everyone good health. "Happy Dhanteras to my beautiful twitter family! Health, wealth & happiness to you all!" she wrote on her Twitter page.
Divya Dutta, Manoj Bajpai, Richa Chaddha, Manish Paul and Bhagyashree also posted Dhanteras greeting for their fans.
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