Festival
India
Also: Dhanatrayodashi
India
Also: DhanatrayodashiDhanteras 2011
Monday 24 October 2011
5477 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Dhanteras 2011?
- Dhanteras 2011 is on Monday 24 October 2011 in India.
- How many days until Dhanteras 2011?
- Dhanteras 2011 was 5477 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 2012?
- Dhanteras 2012 is on Sunday 11 November 2012.
- Is the date of Dhanteras 2011 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
NakshatraUttara Phalguni
YogaBrahma
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise6:27 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal7:51 AM - 9:16 AM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM