Dhanteras 2004 Date — Wednesday, November 10, 2004
When is Dhanteras in 2004? Dhanteras 2004 falls on Wednesday, November 10, 2004.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2004 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 10 November 2004 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 11 November 2004 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 12 November 2004 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Thu, 23 October 2003 |
| 2004 | Wed, 10 November 2004 |
| 2005 | Sun, 30 October 2005 |
| 2006 | Thu, 19 October 2006 |
| 2007 | Wed, 7 November 2007 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2004
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2004 date — Thu, 11 November 2004
- Diwali 2004 date — Fri, 12 November 2004
- Govardhan Puja 2004 date — Sat, 13 November 2004
- Bhai Dooj 2004 date — Sun, 14 November 2004
- Chhath Puja 2004 date — Wed, 17 November 2004
- Skanda Sashti 2004 date — Wed, 17 November 2004
- Karva Chauth 2004 date — Mon, 1 November 2004
- Sharad Purnima 2004 date — Thu, 28 October 2004
- Tulsi Vivah 2004 date — Tue, 23 November 2004
- Kartik Purnima 2004 date — Fri, 26 November 2004
- Dussehra 2004 date — Sat, 23 October 2004
- Durga Puja 2004 date — Thu, 21 October 2004
