Dhanteras 2038: 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 2038
Monday, 25 October 2038 · Dhanteras Puja 6:50 PM – 8:15 PM
Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 8:05 PM, 25 Oct – 4:51 PM, 26 Oct
Dhanteras 2039
Sunday, 13 November 2039 · Dhanteras Puja 5:36 PM – 7:32 PM
Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 7:46 PM, 13 Nov – 5:23 PM, 14 Nov
Dhanteras dates 2038–2042
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2038 | Monday, 25 October 2038 · Dhanteras Puja 6:50 PM – 8:15 PM |
| 2039 | Sunday, 13 November 2039 · Dhanteras Puja 5:36 PM – 7:32 PM |
| 2040 | Friday, 2 November 2040 · Dhanteras Puja 6:17 PM – 8:11 PM |
| 2041 | Tuesday, 22 October 2041 · Dhanteras Puja 7:01 PM – 8:17 PM |
| 2042 | Sunday, 9 November 2042 · Dhanteras Puja 5:51 PM – 7:47 PM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Dhanteras 2038 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Monday, 25 October 2038 · Dhanteras Puja 6:50 PM – 8:15 PM |
| Mumbai | Monday, 25 October 2038 · Dhanteras Puja 7:23 PM – 8:38 PM |
| Kolkata | Monday, 25 October 2038 · Dhanteras Puja 6:16 PM – 7:34 PM |
| Chennai | Monday, 25 October 2038 · Dhanteras Puja 7:03 PM – 8:12 PM |
| Bengaluru | Monday, 25 October 2038 · Dhanteras Puja 7:13 PM – 8:23 PM |
| Hyderabad | Monday, 25 October 2038 · Dhanteras Puja 7:03 PM – 8:17 PM |
| Pune | Monday, 25 October 2038 · Dhanteras Puja 7:20 PM – 8:34 PM |
| Ahmedabad | Monday, 25 October 2038 · Dhanteras Puja 7:18 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 2038?
Dhanteras is on Monday, 25 October 2038, by the Krishna Trayodashi, computed for New Delhi.
When is Dhanteras in 2039?
Dhanteras is on Sunday, 13 November 2039, by the Krishna Trayodashi, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Dhanteras Puja time for Dhanteras?
For New Delhi: 6:50 PM – 8:15 PM on Monday, 25 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 2040?
Friday, 2 November 2040 · Dhanteras Puja 6:17 PM – 8:11 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Dhanteras in 2041?
Tuesday, 22 October 2041 · Dhanteras Puja 7:01 PM – 8:17 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Dhanteras in 2042?
Sunday, 9 November 2042 · Dhanteras Puja 5:51 PM – 7:47 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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