Quick answers
- When is Dhanteras 1899?
- Dhanteras 1899 is on Tuesday 31 October 1899 in India.
- How many days until Dhanteras 1899?
- Dhanteras 1899 was 46396 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 1900?
- Dhanteras 1900 is on Saturday 20 October 1900.
- Is the date of Dhanteras 1899 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
NakshatraUttara Phalguni
YogaVaidhriti
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise6:24 AM
Sunset5:27 PM
Rahu Kaal2:41 PM - 4:04 PM
Abhijit11:33 AM - 12:17 PM
India