Dhanteras 2044: 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 2044

Tuesday, 18 October 2044 · Dhanteras Puja 7:16 PM – 8:19 PM

Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 7:28 AM, 18 Oct – 6:20 AM, 19 Oct

Dhanteras 2045

Monday, 6 November 2045 · Dhanteras Puja 6:02 PM – 7:58 PM

Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 9:37 AM, 6 Nov – 7:17 AM, 7 Nov

Dhanteras dates 2044–2048

YearDate and muhurat
2044Tuesday, 18 October 2044 · Dhanteras Puja 7:16 PM – 8:19 PM
2045Monday, 6 November 2045 · Dhanteras Puja 6:02 PM – 7:58 PM
2046Saturday, 27 October 2046 · Dhanteras Puja 6:42 PM – 8:14 PM
2047Wednesday, 16 October 2047 · Dhanteras Puja 7:27 PM – 8:21 PM
2048Tuesday, 3 November 2048 · Dhanteras Puja 6:13 PM – 8:08 PM

Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

Dhanteras 2044 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiTuesday, 18 October 2044 · Dhanteras Puja 7:16 PM – 8:19 PM
MumbaiTuesday, 18 October 2044 · Dhanteras Puja 7:49 PM – 8:41 PM
KolkataTuesday, 18 October 2044 · Dhanteras Puja 6:41 PM – 7:37 PM
ChennaiTuesday, 18 October 2044 · Dhanteras Puja 7:28 PM – 8:14 PM
BengaluruTuesday, 18 October 2044 · Dhanteras Puja 7:39 PM – 8:25 PM
HyderabadTuesday, 18 October 2044 · Dhanteras Puja 7:29 PM – 8:19 PM
PuneTuesday, 18 October 2044 · Dhanteras Puja 7:46 PM – 8:37 PM
AhmedabadTuesday, 18 October 2044 · Dhanteras Puja 7:43 PM – 8:40 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.

  1. Clean and decorate the home
  2. Worship Dhanvantari and Lakshmi in the evening
  3. Light a lamp for Yama at the door (Yama deepam)
  4. 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 2044?

Dhanteras is on Tuesday, 18 October 2044, by the Krishna Trayodashi, computed for New Delhi.

When is Dhanteras in 2045?

Dhanteras is on Monday, 6 November 2045, by the Krishna Trayodashi, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Dhanteras Puja time for Dhanteras?

For New Delhi: 7:16 PM – 8:19 PM on Tuesday, 18 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 2046?

Saturday, 27 October 2046 · Dhanteras Puja 6:42 PM – 8:14 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Dhanteras in 2047?

Wednesday, 16 October 2047 · Dhanteras Puja 7:27 PM – 8:21 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Dhanteras in 2048?

Tuesday, 3 November 2048 · Dhanteras Puja 6:13 PM – 8:08 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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