Festival
India
Also: Dhanatrayodashi
India
Also: DhanatrayodashiDhanteras 2004
Wednesday 10 November 2004
8016 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Dhanteras 2004?
- Dhanteras 2004 is on Wednesday 10 November 2004 in India.
- How many days until Dhanteras 2004?
- Dhanteras 2004 was 8016 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 2005?
- Dhanteras 2005 is on Sunday 30 October 2005.
- Is the date of Dhanteras 2004 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
Sunrise6:40 AM
Sunset5:30 PM
Rahu Kaal12:05 PM - 1:26 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM