Dhanteras 2006 Date — Thursday, October 19, 2006
When is Dhanteras in 2006? Dhanteras 2006 falls on Thursday, October 19, 2006.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2006 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Thu, 19 October 2006 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Fri, 20 October 2006 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 22 October 2006 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Sun, 30 October 2005 |
| 2006 | Thu, 19 October 2006 |
| 2007 | Wed, 7 November 2007 |
| 2008 | Sun, 26 October 2008 |
| 2009 | Fri, 16 October 2009 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2006
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2006 date — Fri, 20 October 2006
- Diwali 2006 date — Sun, 22 October 2006
- Govardhan Puja 2006 date — Mon, 23 October 2006
- Bhai Dooj 2006 date — Tue, 24 October 2006
- Karva Chauth 2006 date — Tue, 10 October 2006
- Chhath Puja 2006 date — Sat, 28 October 2006
- Skanda Sashti 2006 date — Sat, 28 October 2006
- Sharad Purnima 2006 date — Sat, 7 October 2006
- Tulsi Vivah 2006 date — Thu, 2 November 2006
- Dussehra 2006 date — Mon, 2 October 2006
- Kartik Purnima 2006 date — Sun, 5 November 2006
- Durga Puja 2006 date — Sat, 30 September 2006
