Festival
India
Also: Dhanatrayodashi
India
Also: DhanatrayodashiDhanteras 1977
Wednesday 9 November 1977
17893 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Dhanteras 1977?
- Dhanteras 1977 is on Wednesday 9 November 1977 in India.
- How many days until Dhanteras 1977?
- Dhanteras 1977 was 17893 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 1978?
- Dhanteras 1978 is on Sunday 29 October 1978.
- Is the date of Dhanteras 1977 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
YogaPriti
KaranaGara
Sunrise6:39 AM
Sunset5:30 PM
Rahu Kaal12:05 PM - 1:26 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM