Dhanteras 2015 Date — Monday, November 9, 2015
When is Dhanteras in 2015? Dhanteras 2015 falls on Monday, November 9, 2015.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2015 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Mon, 9 November 2015 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 10 November 2015 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 11 November 2015 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Tue, 21 October 2014 |
| 2015 | Mon, 9 November 2015 |
| 2016 | Fri, 28 October 2016 |
| 2017 | Tue, 17 October 2017 |
| 2018 | Mon, 5 November 2018 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2015
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2015 date — Tue, 10 November 2015
- Diwali 2015 date — Wed, 11 November 2015
- Govardhan Puja 2015 date — Thu, 12 November 2015
- Bhai Dooj 2015 date — Fri, 13 November 2015
- Chhath Puja 2015 date — Tue, 17 November 2015
- Skanda Sashti 2015 date — Tue, 17 November 2015
- Karva Chauth 2015 date — Fri, 30 October 2015
- Sharad Purnima 2015 date — Tue, 27 October 2015
- Tulsi Vivah 2015 date — Mon, 23 November 2015
- Kartik Purnima 2015 date — Wed, 25 November 2015
- Dussehra 2015 date — Fri, 23 October 2015
- Durga Puja 2015 date — Wed, 21 October 2015
