Dhanteras goes beyond wealth, calls for healthy body and mind: HIRD Director Dr Chauhan
Dhanteras is not merely a festival of wealth and prosperity but also an occasion to renew one's commitment to health, cleanliness and positivity, said Dr Virender Singh Chauhan, Director, Haryana Institute of Rural Development (HIRD), while addressing officers and employees at a special programme held at the institute's conference hall.
Girish Saini
Nov 6, 2026 09:42
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Nilokheri, November 6, 2026: Dhanteras is not merely a festival of wealth and prosperity but also an occasion to renew one's commitment to health, cleanliness and positivity, said Dr Virender Singh Chauhan, Director, Haryana Institute of Rural Development (HIRD), while addressing officers and employees at a special programme held at the institute's conference hall.
Describing Lord Dhanvantari as the deity of Ayurveda and health, Dr Chauhan said good health was the greatest asset of life. He urged employees to adopt a healthy lifestyle through balanced diet, regular exercise, cleanliness and positive thinking.
The programme began with prayers to Lord Dhanvantari, followed by a collective recitation of the Dhanvantari Mantra. Dr Chauhan said the true spirit of Dhanteras lay in freeing one's life from negativity and unhealthy practices. He emphasised the need to keep one's home, body and mind clean and healthy.
He added that prosperity was not limited to financial wealth but also included a healthy body, peaceful mind, clean surroundings, noble thoughts and social harmony. He urged employees to contribute towards creating a healthy and positive work environment at the institute.
Assistant professors Sandeep Bhardwaj and Sushil Mehta, Atwan sarpanch Vikram Singh, Ishwar Singh, Rajnish Kumar, Mahender Singh, Balwan Singh and other institute officials and employees attended the programme.
