Dhanteras 2000 Date — Wednesday, October 25, 2000
When is Dhanteras in 2000? Dhanteras 2000 falls on Wednesday, October 25, 2000.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2000 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 25 October 2000 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 26 October 2000 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 27 October 2000 |
Why we celebrate
Dhanvantari emerged with amrit on this day; worship of wealth, health, and new purchases.
How it is celebrated
Buying gold, silver, utensils; Dhanvantari and Lakshmi puja.
Puja timing
Trayodashi evening lamp facing south (Yama deepam) and Lakshmi puja.
Foods & offerings
Sweet prasad; puri-halwa in some regions.
Rituals
- Clean and decorate entrance.
- Light yama deepam for protection.
- Purchase metal item if possible.
Dhanteras dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Wed, 25 October 2000 |
| 2001 | Tue, 13 November 2001 |
| 2002 | Sun, 3 November 2002 |
| 2003 | Thu, 23 October 2003 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2000
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2000 date — Thu, 26 October 2000
- Diwali 2000 date — Fri, 27 October 2000
- Govardhan Puja 2000 date — Sat, 28 October 2000
- Bhai Dooj 2000 date — Sun, 29 October 2000
- Karva Chauth 2000 date — Tue, 17 October 2000
- Chhath Puja 2000 date — Thu, 2 November 2000
- Skanda Sashti 2000 date — Thu, 2 November 2000
- Sharad Purnima 2000 date — Fri, 13 October 2000
- Tulsi Vivah 2000 date — Thu, 9 November 2000
- Dussehra 2000 date — Sun, 8 October 2000
- Kartik Purnima 2000 date — Sat, 11 November 2000
- Durga Puja 2000 date — Thu, 5 October 2000
