Dhanteras 2013 Date — Friday, November 1, 2013
When is Dhanteras in 2013? Dhanteras 2013 falls on Friday, November 1, 2013.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2013 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, 1 November 2013 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sat, 2 November 2013 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 3 November 2013 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Mon, 12 November 2012 |
| 2013 | Fri, 1 November 2013 |
| 2014 | Tue, 21 October 2014 |
| 2015 | Mon, 9 November 2015 |
| 2016 | Fri, 28 October 2016 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2013
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2013 date — Sat, 2 November 2013
- Diwali 2013 date — Sun, 3 November 2013
- Govardhan Puja 2013 date — Mon, 4 November 2013
- Bhai Dooj 2013 date — Tue, 5 November 2013
- Chhath Puja 2013 date — Fri, 8 November 2013
- Skanda Sashti 2013 date — Fri, 8 November 2013
- Karva Chauth 2013 date — Wed, 23 October 2013
- Tulsi Vivah 2013 date — Thu, 14 November 2013
- Sharad Purnima 2013 date — Fri, 18 October 2013
- Kartik Purnima 2013 date — Sun, 17 November 2013
- Dussehra 2013 date — Mon, 14 October 2013
- Durga Puja 2013 date — Sat, 12 October 2013
