Quick answers
- When is Dhanteras 1887?
- Dhanteras 1887 is on Friday 14 October 1887 in India.
- How many days until Dhanteras 1887?
- Dhanteras 1887 was 50796 days ago.
- Is Dhanteras a public holiday in India?
- No. Dhanteras is a festival or observance in India, not a national public holiday. Some states or employers may give a day off.
- When is Dhanteras 1888?
- Dhanteras 1888 is on Thursday 1 November 1888.
- Is the date of Dhanteras 1887 confirmed?
- Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.
About
The first day of the five-day Diwali festival, on Krishna Trayodashi two days before Diwali.
Significance
Honours Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods, and invites prosperity into the home.
How it is celebrated
- Buying gold, silver or new utensils
- Lighting a lamp facing south for Yama (Yama Deepam)
- Cleaning and decorating the home
Panchang on this day (New Delhi)
TithiKrishna Dwadashi
NakshatraPurva Phalguni
YogaShukla
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise6:13 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal10:31 AM - 11:57 AM
Abhijit11:34 AM - 12:20 PM
India