Festival
India
Also: Dhanatrayodashi
India
Also: DhanatrayodashiDhanteras 1996
Friday 8 November 1996
10942 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Dhanteras 1996?
- Dhanteras 1996 is on Friday 8 November 1996 in India.
- How many days until Dhanteras 1996?
- Dhanteras 1996 was 10942 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 1997?
- Dhanteras 1997 is on Tuesday 28 October 1997.
- Is the date of Dhanteras 1996 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
Sunrise6:38 AM
Sunset5:31 PM
Rahu Kaal10:43 AM - 12:04 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM