Dhanteras 2012 Date — Monday, November 12, 2012
When is Dhanteras in 2012? Dhanteras 2012 falls on Monday, November 12, 2012.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2012 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Mon, 12 November 2012 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 13 November 2012 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Tue, 13 November 2012 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Tue, 25 October 2011 |
| 2012 | Mon, 12 November 2012 |
| 2013 | Fri, 1 November 2013 |
| 2014 | Tue, 21 October 2014 |
| 2015 | Mon, 9 November 2015 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2012
- Diwali 2012 date — Tue, 13 November 2012
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2012 date — Tue, 13 November 2012
- Govardhan Puja 2012 date — Wed, 14 November 2012
- Bhai Dooj 2012 date — Thu, 15 November 2012
- Chhath Puja 2012 date — Mon, 19 November 2012
- Skanda Sashti 2012 date — Mon, 19 November 2012
- Karva Chauth 2012 date — Sat, 3 November 2012
- Tulsi Vivah 2012 date — Sun, 25 November 2012
- Sharad Purnima 2012 date — Mon, 29 October 2012
- Kartik Purnima 2012 date — Wed, 28 November 2012
- Dussehra 2012 date — Wed, 24 October 2012
- Durga Puja 2012 date — Mon, 22 October 2012
