Dhanteras 2014 Date — Tuesday, October 21, 2014
When is Dhanteras in 2014? Dhanteras 2014 falls on Tuesday, October 21, 2014.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2014 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 21 October 2014 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Wed, 22 October 2014 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Thu, 23 October 2014 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Fri, 1 November 2013 |
| 2014 | Tue, 21 October 2014 |
| 2015 | Mon, 9 November 2015 |
| 2016 | Fri, 28 October 2016 |
| 2017 | Tue, 17 October 2017 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2014
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2014 date — Wed, 22 October 2014
- Diwali 2014 date — Thu, 23 October 2014
- Govardhan Puja 2014 date — Fri, 24 October 2014
- Bhai Dooj 2014 date — Sat, 25 October 2014
- Chhath Puja 2014 date — Wed, 29 October 2014
- Skanda Sashti 2014 date — Wed, 29 October 2014
- Karva Chauth 2014 date — Sun, 12 October 2014
- Sharad Purnima 2014 date — Wed, 8 October 2014
- Tulsi Vivah 2014 date — Tue, 4 November 2014
- Kartik Purnima 2014 date — Thu, 6 November 2014
- Dussehra 2014 date — Sat, 4 October 2014
- Durga Puja 2014 date — Thu, 2 October 2014
