Dhanteras 2009 Date — Friday, October 16, 2009
When is Dhanteras in 2009? Dhanteras 2009 falls on Friday, October 16, 2009.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2009 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, 16 October 2009 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sat, 17 October 2009 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 18 October 2009 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Sun, 26 October 2008 |
| 2009 | Fri, 16 October 2009 |
| 2010 | Thu, 4 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Tue, 25 October 2011 |
| 2012 | Mon, 12 November 2012 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2009
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2009 date — Sat, 17 October 2009
- Diwali 2009 date — Sun, 18 October 2009
- Govardhan Puja 2009 date — Mon, 19 October 2009
- Bhai Dooj 2009 date — Tue, 20 October 2009
- Karva Chauth 2009 date — Thu, 8 October 2009
- Chhath Puja 2009 date — Sat, 24 October 2009
- Skanda Sashti 2009 date — Sat, 24 October 2009
- Sharad Purnima 2009 date — Sun, 4 October 2009
- Tulsi Vivah 2009 date — Fri, 30 October 2009
- Kartik Purnima 2009 date — Mon, 2 November 2009
- Dussehra 2009 date — Mon, 28 September 2009
- Durga Puja 2009 date — Sat, 26 September 2009
