Festival
India
Also: Dhanatrayodashi
India
Also: DhanatrayodashiDhanteras 1896
Tuesday 3 November 1896
47488 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Dhanteras 1896?
- Dhanteras 1896 is on Tuesday 3 November 1896 in India.
- How many days until Dhanteras 1896?
- Dhanteras 1896 was 47488 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 1897?
- Dhanteras 1897 is on Saturday 23 October 1897.
- Is the date of Dhanteras 1896 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 Trayodashi
NakshatraHasta
YogaVishkambha
KaranaGara
Sunrise6:27 AM
Sunset5:24 PM
Rahu Kaal2:40 PM - 4:02 PM
Abhijit11:34 AM - 12:17 PM