Dhanteras 2010 Date — Thursday, November 4, 2010
When is Dhanteras in 2010? Dhanteras 2010 falls on Thursday, November 4, 2010.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2010 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Thu, 4 November 2010 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Fri, 5 November 2010 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sat, 6 November 2010 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Fri, 16 October 2009 |
| 2010 | Thu, 4 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Tue, 25 October 2011 |
| 2012 | Mon, 12 November 2012 |
| 2013 | Fri, 1 November 2013 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2010
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2010 date — Fri, 5 November 2010
- Diwali 2010 date — Sat, 6 November 2010
- Govardhan Puja 2010 date — Sun, 7 November 2010
- Bhai Dooj 2010 date — Sun, 7 November 2010
- Chhath Puja 2010 date — Thu, 11 November 2010
- Skanda Sashti 2010 date — Thu, 11 November 2010
- Karva Chauth 2010 date — Wed, 27 October 2010
- Sharad Purnima 2010 date — Fri, 22 October 2010
- Tulsi Vivah 2010 date — Thu, 18 November 2010
- Kartik Purnima 2010 date — Sun, 21 November 2010
- Dussehra 2010 date — Sun, 17 October 2010
- Durga Puja 2010 date — Fri, 15 October 2010
