Dhantrayodashi 2012 Date, Dhanteras, Dhan Teras Date, When is Dhan Teras in 2012?, Dhana trayodasi, 11th November, 2012. Dhateras 2012 date is 11th Novemeber 2012.
The festival of Diwali starts with Dhanteras day. This is the first day of five day Diwali festival fallowed by Narak Chaturdashi or Chotti Diwali, Deepawali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. This is also called as Dhantrayodashi in Southern parts of India. This day is celebrated as the day of wealth and prosperity. Buying gold and silver on this day, is considered auspecious. Dhana trayodasi is also celebrated as Dhanvantari Jayanti.
Dhanteras Lakshmi Puja is very important for Hindus. Lakshmi Puja performed on this day during Pradosh Kaal which starts after sunset and approximately lasts for 2 hours and 24 minutes. On the day lamps (Diyas) are lighted on the main entrance of the house. In 2012, Dhanteras falls on Sunday, 11th November.
