Dhanteras 2030: date and puja muhurat
The first day of Diwali, the thirteenth of Kartika's dark half (Ashwin in the amanta calendar).
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Dhanteras 2030
Thursday, 24 October 2030 · Dhanteras Puja 6:54 PM – 8:16 PM
Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 9:06 AM, 24 Oct – 7:10 AM, 25 Oct
Dhanteras 2031
Wednesday, 12 November 2031 · Dhanteras Puja 5:40 PM – 7:36 PM
Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 6:10 AM, 12 Nov – 5:36 AM, 13 Nov
Dhanteras dates 2030–2034
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2030 | Thursday, 24 October 2030 · Dhanteras Puja 6:54 PM – 8:16 PM |
| 2031 | Wednesday, 12 November 2031 · Dhanteras Puja 5:40 PM – 7:36 PM |
| 2032 | Sunday, 31 October 2032 · Dhanteras Puja 6:24 PM – 8:12 PM |
| 2033 | Thursday, 20 October 2033 · Dhanteras Puja 7:09 PM – 8:18 PM |
| 2034 | Wednesday, 8 November 2034 · Dhanteras Puja 5:55 PM – 7:51 PM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Dhanteras 2030 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Thursday, 24 October 2030 · Dhanteras Puja 6:54 PM – 8:16 PM |
| Mumbai | Thursday, 24 October 2030 · Dhanteras Puja 7:27 PM – 8:38 PM |
| Kolkata | Thursday, 24 October 2030 · Dhanteras Puja 6:20 PM – 7:35 PM |
| Chennai | Thursday, 24 October 2030 · Dhanteras Puja 7:06 PM – 8:12 PM |
| Bengaluru | Thursday, 24 October 2030 · Dhanteras Puja 7:17 PM – 8:23 PM |
| Hyderabad | Thursday, 24 October 2030 · Dhanteras Puja 7:07 PM – 8:17 PM |
| Pune | Thursday, 24 October 2030 · Dhanteras Puja 7:24 PM – 8:35 PM |
| Ahmedabad | Thursday, 24 October 2030 · Dhanteras Puja 7:22 PM – 8:37 PM |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The first day of Diwali, the thirteenth of Kartika's dark half (Ashwin in the amanta calendar). It honours Dhanvantari and Lakshmi; tradition welcomes new things into the home on this day.
Why it matters
The first day of Diwali, honouring Dhanvantari, the god of healing, and inviting prosperity.
How it is traditionally kept
Worship of Lakshmi and Kubera at pradosh, a lamp for Yama at the door, and buying a new vessel or metal item.
- Clean and decorate the home
- Worship Dhanvantari and Lakshmi in the evening
- Light a lamp for Yama at the door (Yama deepam)
- Buy a new utensil or gold, if it is your custom
Across India
Also called Dhantrayodashi; marked as National Ayurveda Day.
Questions
When is Dhanteras in 2030?
Dhanteras is on Thursday, 24 October 2030, by the Krishna Trayodashi, computed for New Delhi.
When is Dhanteras in 2031?
Dhanteras is on Wednesday, 12 November 2031, by the Krishna Trayodashi, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Dhanteras Puja time for Dhanteras?
For New Delhi: 6:54 PM – 8:16 PM on Thursday, 24 October. Times differ a little between cities.
What is Dhanteras?
The first day of Diwali, the thirteenth of Kartika's dark half (Ashwin in the amanta calendar). It honours Dhanvantari and Lakshmi; tradition welcomes new things into the home on this day.
When is Dhanteras in 2032?
Sunday, 31 October 2032 · Dhanteras Puja 6:24 PM – 8:12 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Dhanteras in 2033?
Thursday, 20 October 2033 · Dhanteras Puja 7:09 PM – 8:18 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Dhanteras in 2034?
Wednesday, 8 November 2034 · Dhanteras Puja 5:55 PM – 7:51 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Dhanteras celebrated across India?
Also called Dhantrayodashi; marked as National Ayurveda Day.
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