Dhanteras 2061: 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 2061
Wednesday, 9 November 2061 · Dhanteras Puja 5:51 PM – 7:46 PM
Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 4:08 AM, 9 Nov – 5:28 AM, 10 Nov
Dhanteras 2062
Sunday, 29 October 2062 · Dhanteras Puja 6:35 PM – 8:13 PM
Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 3:49 PM, 29 Oct – 2:33 PM, 30 Oct
Dhanteras dates 2061–2065
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2061 | Wednesday, 9 November 2061 · Dhanteras Puja 5:51 PM – 7:46 PM |
| 2062 | Sunday, 29 October 2062 · Dhanteras Puja 6:35 PM – 8:13 PM |
| 2063 | Friday, 19 October 2063 · Dhanteras Puja 7:15 PM – 8:19 PM |
| 2064 | Thursday, 6 November 2064 · Dhanteras Puja 6:01 PM – 7:57 PM |
| 2065 | Tuesday, 27 October 2065 · Dhanteras Puja 6:42 PM – 8:14 PM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Dhanteras 2061 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Wednesday, 9 November 2061 · Dhanteras Puja 5:51 PM – 7:46 PM |
| Mumbai | Wednesday, 9 November 2061 · Dhanteras Puja 6:23 PM – 8:24 PM |
| Kolkata | Wednesday, 9 November 2061 · Dhanteras Puja 5:16 PM – 7:15 PM |
| Chennai | Wednesday, 9 November 2061 · Dhanteras Puja 6:03 PM – 8:06 PM |
| Bengaluru | Wednesday, 9 November 2061 · Dhanteras Puja 6:14 PM – 8:17 PM |
| Hyderabad | Wednesday, 9 November 2061 · Dhanteras Puja 6:04 PM – 8:05 PM |
| Pune | Wednesday, 9 November 2061 · Dhanteras Puja 6:21 PM – 8:21 PM |
| Ahmedabad | Wednesday, 9 November 2061 · Dhanteras Puja 6:19 PM – 8:17 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 2061?
Dhanteras is on Wednesday, 9 November 2061, by the Krishna Trayodashi, computed for New Delhi.
When is Dhanteras in 2062?
Dhanteras is on Sunday, 29 October 2062, by the Krishna Trayodashi, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Dhanteras Puja time for Dhanteras?
For New Delhi: 5:51 PM – 7:46 PM on Wednesday, 9 November. 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 2063?
Friday, 19 October 2063 · Dhanteras Puja 7:15 PM – 8:19 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Dhanteras in 2064?
Thursday, 6 November 2064 · Dhanteras Puja 6:01 PM – 7:57 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Dhanteras in 2065?
Tuesday, 27 October 2065 · Dhanteras Puja 6:42 PM – 8:14 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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