After a wait of over a year, devotees will be celebrating Diwali like they always have. Ahead of Dhanteras, Mumbaikars were seen thronging markets and cracker stores. Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day long festival of Diwali. Following are the dates and timings of Dhanteras pooja. Pics/mid-day photographer, iStock
Updated On: 2021-11-02 07:43 AM IST
Dhantrayodashi or Dhanteras, a noted Hindu festival marks the first day of the five-day long festivities of Diwali. This year, Dhanteras will be observed on November 2, 2021, Tuesday.
Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera (the lord of wealth) are worshipped on Trayodashi. Therefore, worshippers consider buying ornaments or utensils auspicious on Dhanteras.
Dhanteras 2021 date - Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat - 06:16 PM to 08:11 PM, November 2, 2021
Trayodashi Tithi Begins - 11:31 AM on Nov 02, 2021
Trayodashi Tithi Ends - 09:02 AM on Nov 03, 2021
