Quick answers
- When is Dhanteras 1955?
- Dhanteras 1955 is on Friday 11 November 1955 in India.
- How many days until Dhanteras 1955?
- Dhanteras 1955 was 25928 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 1956?
- Dhanteras 1956 is on Wednesday 31 October 1956.
- Is the date of Dhanteras 1955 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
NakshatraHasta
YogaVishkambha
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise6:40 AM
Sunset5:29 PM
Rahu Kaal10:44 AM - 12:05 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM
India