The festival of lights officially kicks off on Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi. Dhanteras marks the beginning of the Diwali festivities. Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi is celebrated along with Trayodashi Tithi (Thirteenth tithi), Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the Moon) of Kartik Maas. The word "Dhanteras" derives from the 13th century and literally means "wealth" in Sanskrit.
This year Dhanteras will be celebrated on October 22 and October 23, 2022. Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi is celebrated along with Trayodashi Tithi (Thirteenth tithi), Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the Moon) of Kartik Maas.
Dhanteras 2022: date and time
Pradosh Kaal - 5:45 pm to 8:17 pm
Vrishabha Kaal - 7:01 pm to 8:56 pm
Trayodashi Tithi Begins - 6:02 pm on Oct 22, 2022
Trayodashi Tithi Ends - 6:03 pm on Oct 23, 2022
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Dhanteras 2022: City-wise Shubh Muhurat
New Delhi: 7:01 pm to 08:17 pm
Mumbai: 7:34 pm to 8:40 pm
Chennai: 7.13 pm to 8:13 pm
Kolkata: 5:05 pm, October 22, to 6:03 pm, October 23
Bengaluru: 7:24 pm to 8:24 pm
Pune: 7:31 pm to 8:36 pm
Jaipur: 7:10 pm to 8:24 pm
