Dhanteras 2008 Date — Sunday, October 26, 2008
When is Dhanteras in 2008? Dhanteras 2008 falls on Sunday, October 26, 2008.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2008 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 26 October 2008 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Mon, 27 October 2008 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Tue, 28 October 2008 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Wed, 7 November 2007 |
| 2008 | Sun, 26 October 2008 |
| 2009 | Fri, 16 October 2009 |
| 2010 | Thu, 4 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Tue, 25 October 2011 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2008
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2008 date — Mon, 27 October 2008
- Diwali 2008 date — Tue, 28 October 2008
- Govardhan Puja 2008 date — Wed, 29 October 2008
- Bhai Dooj 2008 date — Thu, 30 October 2008
- Karva Chauth 2008 date — Sat, 18 October 2008
- Chhath Puja 2008 date — Tue, 4 November 2008
- Skanda Sashti 2008 date — Tue, 4 November 2008
- Sharad Purnima 2008 date — Tue, 14 October 2008
- Tulsi Vivah 2008 date — Mon, 10 November 2008
- Dussehra 2008 date — Thu, 9 October 2008
- Kartik Purnima 2008 date — Thu, 13 November 2008
- Durga Puja 2008 date — Tue, 7 October 2008
