Dhanteras

festivals

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

Quick Overview

Date in 2044: Tuesday, October 18, 2044
Tithi: Kartika Krishna Trayodashi (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends: 07:28 AM, Oct 18 to 06:20 AM, Oct 19
Lunar month: Kartika · Krishna Paksha

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2044 Festival Date & Muhurta

Dhanteras

Tuesday, October 18, 2044

Lunar Month: Kartika

Tithi / Muhurta Timings

Tithi Begins:07:28 AM, Oct 18

Tithi Ends:06:20 AM, Oct 19

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 Trayodashi Kartika month
Tithi swami and group: Kamadeva · Jaya Tithi

Kartika Krishna Trayodashi in Coming Years

Year	Tithi begins	Tithi ends
2045	09:37 AM, Mon, Nov 6	07:18 AM, Tue, Nov 7
2046	03:43 AM, Sat, Oct 27	12:11 AM, Sun, Oct 28

Panchanga on This Day

Dhanteras · Oct 18, 2044

VaaraMangalavara

TithiKrishna Trayodashi07:28 AM → 06:20 AM

NakshatraPurva Phalguni11:19 AM → 10:39 AM

YogaBrahma

KaranGaraja

Lunar MonthAshwin

Brahma Muhurta04:43 AM → 05:33 AM

Abhijit Muhurta11:43 AM → 12:28 PM

Nishita Muhurta11:41 PM → 12:31 AM

Rahu Kaal02:57 PM → 04:22 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.