Dhanteras 2100: 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 2100

Saturday, 30 October 2100 · Dhanteras Puja 6:33 PM – 8:12 PM

Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 7:20 PM, 30 Oct – 4:11 PM, 31 Oct

Dhanteras dates 2100–2104

YearDate and muhurat
2100Saturday, 30 October 2100 · Dhanteras Puja 6:33 PM – 8:12 PM

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

Dhanteras 2100 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiSaturday, 30 October 2100 · Dhanteras Puja 6:33 PM – 8:12 PM
MumbaiSaturday, 30 October 2100 · Dhanteras Puja 7:07 PM – 8:36 PM
KolkataSaturday, 30 October 2100 · Dhanteras Puja 6:00 PM – 7:32 PM
ChennaiSaturday, 30 October 2100 · Dhanteras Puja 6:46 PM – 8:10 PM
BengaluruSaturday, 30 October 2100 · Dhanteras Puja 6:57 PM – 8:21 PM
HyderabadSaturday, 30 October 2100 · Dhanteras Puja 6:47 PM – 8:15 PM
PuneSaturday, 30 October 2100 · Dhanteras Puja 7:03 PM – 8:33 PM
AhmedabadSaturday, 30 October 2100 · Dhanteras Puja 7:02 PM – 8:35 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 2100?

Dhanteras is on Saturday, 30 October 2100, by the Krishna Trayodashi, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Dhanteras Puja time for Dhanteras?

For New Delhi: 6:33 PM – 8:12 PM on Saturday, 30 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.

How is Dhanteras traditionally kept?

Worship of Lakshmi and Kubera at pradosh, a lamp for Yama at the door, and buying a new vessel or metal item.

How is Dhanteras celebrated across India?

Also called Dhantrayodashi; marked as National Ayurveda Day.

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