Dhanteras 2003 Date — Thursday, October 23, 2003
When is Dhanteras in 2003? Dhanteras 2003 falls on Thursday, October 23, 2003.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2003 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Thu, 23 October 2003 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Fri, 24 October 2003 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sat, 25 October 2003 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Sun, 3 November 2002 |
| 2003 | Thu, 23 October 2003 |
| 2004 | Wed, 10 November 2004 |
| 2005 | Sun, 30 October 2005 |
| 2006 | Thu, 19 October 2006 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2003
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2003 date — Fri, 24 October 2003
- Diwali 2003 date — Sat, 25 October 2003
- Govardhan Puja 2003 date — Sun, 26 October 2003
- Bhai Dooj 2003 date — Mon, 27 October 2003
- Chhath Puja 2003 date — Thu, 30 October 2003
- Skanda Sashti 2003 date — Thu, 30 October 2003
- Karva Chauth 2003 date — Tue, 14 October 2003
- Sharad Purnima 2003 date — Fri, 10 October 2003
- Tulsi Vivah 2003 date — Wed, 5 November 2003
- Kartik Purnima 2003 date — Sat, 8 November 2003
- Dussehra 2003 date — Sun, 5 October 2003
- Durga Puja 2003 date — Fri, 3 October 2003
