Dhanteras 2024 Date — Wednesday, October 30, 2024
When is Dhanteras in 2024? Dhanteras 2024 falls on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Dhanteras 2025 date
Dhanteras 2024 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:31 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:37 pm |
| Moonrise | 04:27 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:48 am – 05:40 am |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 12:04 pm – 01:27 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Trayodashi |
| Nakshatra | Hasta |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Wed, 30 October 2024 or ask your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2024 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 30 October 2024 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 31 October 2024 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 1 November 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Wed, 30 October 2024 |
| 2025 | Dhanteras 2025 date |
| 2026 | Dhanteras 2026 date |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2024
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2024 date — Thu, 31 October 2024
- Diwali 2024 date — Fri, 1 November 2024
- Govardhan Puja 2024 date — Sat, 2 November 2024
- Bhai Dooj 2024 date — Sun, 3 November 2024
- Chhath Puja 2024 date — Thu, 7 November 2024
- Skanda Sashti 2024 date — Thu, 7 November 2024
- Karva Chauth 2024 date — Sun, 20 October 2024
- Sharad Purnima 2024 date — Wed, 16 October 2024
- Tulsi Vivah 2024 date — Wed, 13 November 2024
- Kartik Purnima 2024 date — Fri, 15 November 2024
- Dussehra 2024 date — Sat, 12 October 2024
- Durga Puja 2024 date — Fri, 11 October 2024
Dhanteras 2024 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:04 pm – 01:27 pm | 06:31 am | 05:37 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:22 pm – 01:47 pm | 06:38 am | 06:05 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12:03 pm – 01:30 pm | 06:12 am | 05:53 pm |
| Chennai | 11:52 am – 01:20 pm | 06:02 am | 05:42 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:59 am – 01:26 pm | 06:13 am | 05:45 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:20 am – 12:45 pm | 05:40 am | 05:00 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Wed, 30 October 2024.
