Quick answers
- When is Dhanteras 1985?
- Dhanteras 1985 is on Sunday 10 November 1985 in India.
- How many days until Dhanteras 1985?
- Dhanteras 1985 was 14967 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 1986?
- Dhanteras 1986 is on Thursday 30 October 1986.
- Is the date of Dhanteras 1985 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
Sunrise6:40 AM
Sunset5:30 PM
Rahu Kaal4:08 PM - 5:30 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM
India