Dhanteras 2046: 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 2046
Saturday, 27 October 2046 · Dhanteras Puja 6:42 PM – 8:14 PM
Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 3:43 AM, 27 Oct – 12:11 AM, 28 Oct
Dhanteras 2047
Wednesday, 16 October 2047 · Dhanteras Puja 7:27 PM – 8:21 PM
Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 6:45 PM, 16 Oct – 3:56 PM, 17 Oct
Dhanteras dates 2046–2050
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2046 | Saturday, 27 October 2046 · Dhanteras Puja 6:42 PM – 8:14 PM |
| 2047 | Wednesday, 16 October 2047 · Dhanteras Puja 7:27 PM – 8:21 PM |
| 2048 | Tuesday, 3 November 2048 · Dhanteras Puja 6:13 PM – 8:08 PM |
| 2049 | Sunday, 24 October 2049 · Dhanteras Puja 6:53 PM – 8:15 PM |
| 2050 | Friday, 11 November 2050 · Dhanteras Puja 5:43 PM – 7:39 PM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Dhanteras 2046 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Saturday, 27 October 2046 · Dhanteras Puja 6:42 PM – 8:14 PM |
| Mumbai | Saturday, 27 October 2046 · Dhanteras Puja 7:15 PM – 8:37 PM |
| Kolkata | Saturday, 27 October 2046 · Dhanteras Puja 6:08 PM – 7:33 PM |
| Chennai | Saturday, 27 October 2046 · Dhanteras Puja 6:55 PM – 8:11 PM |
| Bengaluru | Saturday, 27 October 2046 · Dhanteras Puja 7:06 PM – 8:22 PM |
| Hyderabad | Saturday, 27 October 2046 · Dhanteras Puja 6:56 PM – 8:16 PM |
| Pune | Saturday, 27 October 2046 · Dhanteras Puja 7:12 PM – 8:34 PM |
| Ahmedabad | Saturday, 27 October 2046 · Dhanteras Puja 7:10 PM – 8:36 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 2046?
Dhanteras is on Saturday, 27 October 2046, by the Krishna Trayodashi, computed for New Delhi.
When is Dhanteras in 2047?
Dhanteras is on Wednesday, 16 October 2047, by the Krishna Trayodashi, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Dhanteras Puja time for Dhanteras?
For New Delhi: 6:42 PM – 8:14 PM on Saturday, 27 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 2048?
Tuesday, 3 November 2048 · Dhanteras Puja 6:13 PM – 8:08 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Dhanteras in 2049?
Sunday, 24 October 2049 · Dhanteras Puja 6:53 PM – 8:15 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Dhanteras in 2050?
Friday, 11 November 2050 · Dhanteras Puja 5:43 PM – 7:39 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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