Dhanteras 2074 Date — Thursday, October 18, 2074
When is Dhanteras in 2074? Dhanteras 2074 falls on Thursday, October 18, 2074.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2074 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Thu, 18 October 2074 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Fri, 19 October 2074 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sat, 20 October 2074 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2073 | Sun, 29 October 2073 |
| 2074 | Thu, 18 October 2074 |
| 2075 | Wed, 6 November 2075 |
| 2076 | Sun, 25 October 2076 |
| 2077 | Sat, 13 November 2077 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2074
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2074 date — Fri, 19 October 2074
- Diwali 2074 date — Sat, 20 October 2074
- Govardhan Puja 2074 date — Sun, 21 October 2074
- Bhai Dooj 2074 date — Mon, 22 October 2074
- Chhath Puja 2074 date — Thu, 25 October 2074
- Skanda Sashti 2074 date — Thu, 25 October 2074
- Karva Chauth 2074 date — Tue, 9 October 2074
- Sharad Purnima 2074 date — Fri, 5 October 2074
- Tulsi Vivah 2074 date — Wed, 31 October 2074
- Kartik Purnima 2074 date — Sat, 3 November 2074
- Dussehra 2074 date — Sun, 30 September 2074
- Durga Puja 2074 date — Fri, 28 September 2074
