Dhanteras 2011 Date — Tuesday, October 25, 2011
When is Dhanteras in 2011? Dhanteras 2011 falls on Tuesday, October 25, 2011.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2011 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 25 October 2011 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 25 October 2011 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 26 October 2011 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Thu, 4 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Tue, 25 October 2011 |
| 2012 | Mon, 12 November 2012 |
| 2013 | Fri, 1 November 2013 |
| 2014 | Tue, 21 October 2014 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2011
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2011 date — Tue, 25 October 2011
- Diwali 2011 date — Wed, 26 October 2011
- Govardhan Puja 2011 date — Thu, 27 October 2011
- Bhai Dooj 2011 date — Fri, 28 October 2011
- Chhath Puja 2011 date — Tue, 1 November 2011
- Skanda Sashti 2011 date — Tue, 1 November 2011
- Karva Chauth 2011 date — Sun, 16 October 2011
- Tulsi Vivah 2011 date — Mon, 7 November 2011
- Sharad Purnima 2011 date — Tue, 11 October 2011
- Kartik Purnima 2011 date — Thu, 10 November 2011
- Dussehra 2011 date — Thu, 6 October 2011
- Durga Puja 2011 date — Tue, 4 October 2011
