Dhanteras 2055: 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 2055
Monday, 18 October 2055 · Dhanteras Puja 7:19 PM – 8:19 PM
Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 3:28 AM, 18 Oct – 11:59 PM, 18 Oct
Dhanteras 2056
Sunday, 5 November 2056 · Dhanteras Puja 6:05 PM – 8:01 PM
Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 4:24 AM, 5 Nov – 1:14 AM, 6 Nov
Dhanteras dates 2055–2059
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2055 | Monday, 18 October 2055 · Dhanteras Puja 7:19 PM – 8:19 PM |
| 2056 | Sunday, 5 November 2056 · Dhanteras Puja 6:05 PM – 8:01 PM |
| 2057 | Thursday, 25 October 2057 · Dhanteras Puja 6:49 PM – 8:15 PM |
| 2058 | Wednesday, 13 November 2058 · Dhanteras Puja 5:36 PM – 7:32 PM |
| 2059 | Sunday, 2 November 2059 · Dhanteras Puja 6:20 PM – 8:11 PM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Dhanteras 2055 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Monday, 18 October 2055 · Dhanteras Puja 7:19 PM – 8:19 PM |
| Mumbai | Monday, 18 October 2055 · Dhanteras Puja 7:52 PM – 8:41 PM |
| Kolkata | Monday, 18 October 2055 · Dhanteras Puja 6:45 PM – 7:38 PM |
| Chennai | Monday, 18 October 2055 · Dhanteras Puja 7:31 PM – 8:14 PM |
| Bengaluru | Monday, 18 October 2055 · Dhanteras Puja 7:42 PM – 8:25 PM |
| Hyderabad | Monday, 18 October 2055 · Dhanteras Puja 7:32 PM – 8:20 PM |
| Pune | Monday, 18 October 2055 · Dhanteras Puja 7:49 PM – 8:38 PM |
| Ahmedabad | Monday, 18 October 2055 · Dhanteras Puja 7:47 PM – 8:41 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 2055?
Dhanteras is on Monday, 18 October 2055, by the Krishna Trayodashi, computed for New Delhi.
When is Dhanteras in 2056?
Dhanteras is on Sunday, 5 November 2056, by the Krishna Trayodashi, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Dhanteras Puja time for Dhanteras?
For New Delhi: 7:19 PM – 8:19 PM on Monday, 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 2057?
Thursday, 25 October 2057 · Dhanteras Puja 6:49 PM – 8:15 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Dhanteras in 2058?
Wednesday, 13 November 2058 · Dhanteras Puja 5:36 PM – 7:32 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Dhanteras in 2059?
Sunday, 2 November 2059 · Dhanteras Puja 6:20 PM – 8:11 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.
Go further
Festival calendarPrintable calendarToday's PanchangFree Kundli