Dhanteras
Also known as: Dhantrayodashi
Dates follow the Indian calendar (IST). If you’re outside India, your local temple may observe a day earlier or later for tithi-based festivals.
Dhanteras opens the five days of Diwali and honours Dhanvantari, the divine physician, along with Lakshmi and Kubera, the lords of wealth. Families clean their homes, light the first lamps of the season, and buy something new — traditionally gold, silver, or a utensil — to invite prosperity.
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Diwali Week at a glance
The five-day Diwali sequence — useful for planning travel and leave across the whole week, not just the main night.
| Date | Weekday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | DhanterasYou are here | |
| Sunday | Narak Chaturdashi | |
| Sunday | Diwali | |
| Tuesday | Govardhan Puja | |
| Wednesday | Bhai Dooj |
Timing Advisory
This festival follows sunset timings. Local observance may differ by region and timezone. Please check with your local temple or trusted Panchang for exact muhurat.
📋 How to Observe
- 1
Clean and decorate your home entrance
- 2
Buy a small item of gold, silver, or a new utensil
- 3
Light a lamp for Yama at the doorway in the evening (Yama Deepam)
- 4
Pray for health first — it is the real wealth
🕉️ Sacred Mantras
ॐ धन्वंतरये नमः
Meaning: Salutations to the divine healer
Pandit ji's Message
Dear devotee, Dhanteras is a time for spiritual reflection and community celebration. Whether you're observing traditional rituals or adapting them to your modern life, remember that the sincerity of your devotion matters more than elaborate ceremonies. May this festival bring divine blessings to you and your family.
🙏 - Pandit Bala Krishan
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