Festival
India
Also: Dhanatrayodashi
India
Also: DhanatrayodashiDhanteras 1942
Friday 6 November 1942
30682 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Dhanteras 1942?
- Dhanteras 1942 is on Friday 6 November 1942 in India.
- How many days until Dhanteras 1942?
- Dhanteras 1942 was 30682 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 1943?
- Dhanteras 1943 is on Tuesday 26 October 1943.
- Is the date of Dhanteras 1942 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
Sunrise7:37 AM
Sunset6:32 PM
Rahu Kaal11:42 AM - 1:04 PM
Abhijit12:42 PM - 1:26 PM