Dhanteras 2017 Date — Tuesday, October 17, 2017
When is Dhanteras in 2017? Dhanteras 2017 falls on Tuesday, October 17, 2017.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2017 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 17 October 2017 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Wed, 18 October 2017 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Thu, 19 October 2017 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Fri, 28 October 2016 |
| 2017 | Tue, 17 October 2017 |
| 2018 | Mon, 5 November 2018 |
| 2019 | Sat, 26 October 2019 |
| 2020 | Fri, 13 November 2020 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2017
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2017 date — Wed, 18 October 2017
- Diwali 2017 date — Thu, 19 October 2017
- Govardhan Puja 2017 date — Fri, 20 October 2017
- Bhai Dooj 2017 date — Sat, 21 October 2017
- Karva Chauth 2017 date — Mon, 9 October 2017
- Chhath Puja 2017 date — Thu, 26 October 2017
- Skanda Sashti 2017 date — Thu, 26 October 2017
- Sharad Purnima 2017 date — Thu, 5 October 2017
- Tulsi Vivah 2017 date — Wed, 1 November 2017
- Dussehra 2017 date — Sat, 30 September 2017
- Kartik Purnima 2017 date — Sat, 4 November 2017
- Durga Puja 2017 date — Thu, 28 September 2017
