Dhanteras 2023 Date — Saturday, November 11, 2023
When is Dhanteras in 2023? Dhanteras 2023 falls on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2023 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sat, 11 November 2023 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sun, 12 November 2023 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Mon, 13 November 2023 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Sun, 23 October 2022 |
| 2023 | Sat, 11 November 2023 |
| 2024 | Wed, 30 October 2024 |
| 2025 | Sun, 19 October 2025 |
| 2026 | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2023
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2023 date — Sun, 12 November 2023
- Diwali 2023 date — Mon, 13 November 2023
- Govardhan Puja 2023 date — Tue, 14 November 2023
- Bhai Dooj 2023 date — Wed, 15 November 2023
- Chhath Puja 2023 date — Sun, 19 November 2023
- Skanda Sashti 2023 date — Sun, 19 November 2023
- Karva Chauth 2023 date — Wed, 1 November 2023
- Tulsi Vivah 2023 date — Fri, 24 November 2023
- Sharad Purnima 2023 date — Sat, 28 October 2023
- Kartik Purnima 2023 date — Mon, 27 November 2023
- Dussehra 2023 date — Tue, 24 October 2023
- Durga Puja 2023 date — Sun, 22 October 2023
