Dhanteras 2002 Date — Sunday, November 3, 2002
When is Dhanteras in 2002? Dhanteras 2002 falls on Sunday, November 3, 2002.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2002 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 3 November 2002 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sun, 3 November 2002 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Mon, 4 November 2002 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Tue, 13 November 2001 |
| 2002 | Sun, 3 November 2002 |
| 2003 | Thu, 23 October 2003 |
| 2004 | Wed, 10 November 2004 |
| 2005 | Sun, 30 October 2005 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2002
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2002 date — Sun, 3 November 2002
- Diwali 2002 date — Mon, 4 November 2002
- Govardhan Puja 2002 date — Tue, 5 November 2002
- Bhai Dooj 2002 date — Wed, 6 November 2002
- Chhath Puja 2002 date — Sun, 10 November 2002
- Skanda Sashti 2002 date — Sun, 10 November 2002
- Karva Chauth 2002 date — Fri, 25 October 2002
- Sharad Purnima 2002 date — Mon, 21 October 2002
- Tulsi Vivah 2002 date — Sat, 16 November 2002
- Kartik Purnima 2002 date — Tue, 19 November 2002
- Dussehra 2002 date — Tue, 15 October 2002
- Durga Puja 2002 date — Sun, 13 October 2002
