New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended warm greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasions of Kartik Purnima and Dev Deepawali, praying for the health, wealth and peace of everyone.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Heartiest greetings of Kartik Purnima and Dev Deepavali to all family members across the country. May this divine occasion, connected to Indian culture and spirituality, bring happiness, peace, health, and prosperity to everyone. May our sacred tradition associated with holy baths, charity, aarti, and worship illuminate everyone's life."

Devotees thronged Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar early Wednesday to take a holy dip in the Ganga River, a ritual believed to cleanse sins and bring prosperity a...