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Dhanteras

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Also known as: Dhanvantri (Dhana) Jayanti, Yama-Deepa-Daana

Quick Overview

Date in 2028
Sunday, October 15, 2028
Tithi
Kartika Krishna Trayodashi (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends
07:17 PM, Oct 15 to 03:46 PM, Oct 16
Lunar month
Kartika · Krishna Paksha
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Dhanteras
2028 Festival Date & Muhurta

Dhanteras

Sunday, October 15, 2028

Lunar Month: Kartika

Tithi / Muhurta Timings
Tithi Begins:07:17 PM, Oct 15
Tithi Ends:03:46 PM, Oct 16

Dhanteras at a Glance

Dhanteras is fixed by the lunar calendar to Kartika Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th tithi of the waning (Krishna) fortnight of Kartika (Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi in the Amanta calendar).

Tithi rule
Kartika Krishna Trayodashi (Purnimanta)Krishna TrayodashiKartika month
Tithi swami and group
Kamadeva · Jaya Tithi

Kartika Krishna Trayodashi in Coming Years

YearTithi beginsTithi ends
202908:58 PM, Sat, Nov 305:30 PM, Sun, Nov 4
203009:06 AM, Thu, Oct 2407:11 AM, Fri, Oct 25
203106:11 AM, Wed, Nov 1205:37 AM, Thu, Nov 13
203206:46 AM, Sun, Oct 3108:44 AM, Mon, Nov 1
203305:00 AM, Thu, Oct 2007:37 AM, Fri, Oct 21

Panchanga on This Day

Dhanteras · Oct 15, 2028

VaaraRavivara
TithiKrishna Dwadashi10:29 PM → 07:17 PM
NakshatraMagha06:39 AM → 04:32 AM
YogaShukla
KaranTaitula
Lunar MonthAshwin
Brahma Muhurta04:42 AM → 05:32 AM
Abhijit Muhurta11:43 AM → 12:29 PM
Nishita Muhurta11:41 PM → 12:32 AM
Rahu Kaal04:25 PM → 05:51 PM
New Delhi, IndiaFull Dainik Panchang →

About Dhanteras

Dhanteras marks the first day of the five-day Diwali festival.

The day celebrates the emergence of Lord Dhanvantari (the God of Ayurveda) from the cosmic churning of the ocean, holding a pot of the divine nectar of immortality (Amrit).

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees worship Lord Dhanvantari for health and Lord Yama to prevent premature death.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:
  • Purchase gold, silver, or new utensils as a sign of bringing 'Dhan' (wealth) into the home.
  • Perform 'Yama Deepam' in the evening: Light a large four-wick earthen lamp filled with sesame oil outside the main entrance, facing South.

Dhanteras: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which tithi is Dhanteras observed on?

Kartika Krishna Trayodashi (Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi in the Amanta calendar); its swami is Kamadeva, a Jaya Tithi.

Q: When does the Dhanteras tithi begin and end in 2028?

Krishna Trayodashi: 07:17 PM, Sun, Oct 15, 2028 to 03:46 PM, Mon, Oct 16, 2028 (IST).

Q: When is the Dhanteras tithi in 2029?

Kartika Krishna Trayodashi: 08:58 PM, Sat, Nov 3, 2029 to 05:30 PM, Sun, Nov 4, 2029 (IST).

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Kartika

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