Dhanteras 2005 Date — Sunday, October 30, 2005
When is Dhanteras in 2005? Dhanteras 2005 falls on Sunday, October 30, 2005.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2005 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 30 October 2005 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Mon, 31 October 2005 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 2 November 2005 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Wed, 10 November 2004 |
| 2005 | Sun, 30 October 2005 |
| 2006 | Thu, 19 October 2006 |
| 2007 | Wed, 7 November 2007 |
| 2008 | Sun, 26 October 2008 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2005
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2005 date — Mon, 31 October 2005
- Diwali 2005 date — Wed, 2 November 2005
- Govardhan Puja 2005 date — Wed, 2 November 2005
- Bhai Dooj 2005 date — Thu, 3 November 2005
- Chhath Puja 2005 date — Mon, 7 November 2005
- Skanda Sashti 2005 date — Mon, 7 November 2005
- Karva Chauth 2005 date — Fri, 21 October 2005
- Sharad Purnima 2005 date — Mon, 17 October 2005
- Tulsi Vivah 2005 date — Sun, 13 November 2005
- Kartik Purnima 2005 date — Tue, 15 November 2005
- Dussehra 2005 date — Thu, 13 October 2005
- Durga Puja 2005 date — Tue, 11 October 2005
