Dhanteras puja
7:26 PM — 9:50 PM
The first day of Diwali — wellbeing, and a considered purchase.
About the day
Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) honours Dhanvantari and Kubera. A purchase of metal — gold, silver or a new utensil — is traditionally made, and the lamp for Yama is lit at dusk.
How it is observed
Light a lamp at the threshold at dusk, and make any purchase within the Pradosh window.
Timing on 6 November
- Trayodashi tithi
- 6 Nov, 4:01 PM — 7 Nov, 4:18 PM
- Sunrise
- 5:51 AM
- Sunset
- 7:26 PM
- Abhijit Muhurat
- 12:11 PM — 1:06 PM
- Rahu Kaal
- 10:57 AM — 12:39 PM
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
Want this done properly?
A practitioner can confirm the timing for your family's tradition and perform or guide the observance with you.
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Calculated for Sydney (Australia/Sydney). Regional traditions may observe this date differently.