Dhanteras 2033: date and puja muhurat
The first day of Diwali, the thirteenth of Kartika's dark half (Ashwin in the amanta calendar).
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Dhanteras 2033
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Dhanteras 2034
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Dhanteras dates 2033–2037
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2033 | … |
| 2034 | … |
| 2035 | … |
| 2036 | … |
| 2037 | … |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Dhanteras 2033 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
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| New Delhi | … |
| Mumbai | … |
| Kolkata | … |
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| Bengaluru | … |
| Hyderabad | … |
| Pune | … |
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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
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.
How is Dhanteras traditionally kept?
Worship of Lakshmi and Kubera at pradosh, a lamp for Yama at the door, and buying a new vessel or metal item.
How is Dhanteras celebrated across India?
Also called Dhantrayodashi; marked as National Ayurveda Day.
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