Dhanteras 2016 Date — Friday, October 28, 2016
When is Dhanteras in 2016? Dhanteras 2016 falls on Friday, October 28, 2016.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2016 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, 28 October 2016 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sat, 29 October 2016 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 30 October 2016 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Mon, 9 November 2015 |
| 2016 | Fri, 28 October 2016 |
| 2017 | Tue, 17 October 2017 |
| 2018 | Mon, 5 November 2018 |
| 2019 | Sat, 26 October 2019 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2016
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2016 date — Sat, 29 October 2016
- Diwali 2016 date — Sun, 30 October 2016
- Govardhan Puja 2016 date — Mon, 31 October 2016
- Bhai Dooj 2016 date — Tue, 1 November 2016
- Karva Chauth 2016 date — Wed, 19 October 2016
- Chhath Puja 2016 date — Sun, 6 November 2016
- Skanda Sashti 2016 date — Sun, 6 November 2016
- Sharad Purnima 2016 date — Sun, 16 October 2016
- Tulsi Vivah 2016 date — Fri, 11 November 2016
- Dussehra 2016 date — Tue, 11 October 2016
- Kartik Purnima 2016 date — Mon, 14 November 2016
- Durga Puja 2016 date — Sun, 9 October 2016
