Dhanteras · 2028
Falls on: Sunday, October 15, 2028
Dhanatrayodashi, the first day of the Diwali festivities, observed on the Krishna Trayodashi two days before Diwali. Dedicated to Dhanvantari, the divine physician, and to Kubera and Lakshmi; buying gold, silver, or new utensils is considered auspicious, and a lamp for Yama is lit at dusk.
Dates and timings for Meerut.
Why this date
It is kept on the day its tithi covers most of Pradosha, the twilight after sunset, in Meerut.
How it is observed
- Dhanvantari puja
- Buying metal utensils
- Lakshmi puja
Dhanteras 2028
Dhanvantari/Lakshmi
- Sunday, October 15, 2028View day panchang →Tithi window: Sun, Oct 15, 7:17 PM – Mon, Oct 16, 3:45 PM ISTPuja window: 5:48 – 7:24 PM IST
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dhanteras?
- Dhanatrayodashi, the first day of the Diwali festivities, observed on the Krishna Trayodashi two days before Diwali. Dedicated to Dhanvantari, the divine physician, and to Kubera and Lakshmi; buying gold, silver, or new utensils is considered auspicious, and a lamp for Yama is lit at dusk.
- When is Dhanteras 2028?
- Dhanteras falls on Sunday, October 15, 2028.