Bangalore · Karnataka
Dhanteras 2028in Bangalore
Exact puja times & muhurta computed for Bangalore coordinates (12.97°N, 77.59°E)
Key Timings
Festival Date
Sunday, October 15, 2028
Dhanteras Puja (Pradosh Kaal)
18:16 – 19:42
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
18:00
Why This Date?
Pradosh (Evening) Rule: Observed when the Trayodashi tithi prevails during Pradosh Kaal (sunset to ~96 minutes after). Dhanvantari and Kubera are worshipped at dusk, and new purchases (gold, utensils) are consecrated.
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Deity
Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera
Mythology & Legend
Dhanteras marks the emergence of Dhanvantari — the divine physician and an avatar of Lord Vishnu — from the Samudra Manthan (churning of the cosmic ocean), carrying the pot of Amrit (nectar of immortality) and the science of Ayurveda. On this same day, Goddess Lakshmi also emerged from the ocean. Another legend tells of young Hima, whose husband was destined to die on the fourth day of marriage; she piled gold and silver coins at the door and kept lamps lit all night, dazzling Yama (Death) and saving her husband.
How to Observe
Purchase gold, silver, utensils, or new items for the home — this is considered the most auspicious shopping day. Light thirteen diyas in the evening facing south (to ward off untimely death). Worship Lord Dhanvantari for health and Lord Kubera and Goddess Lakshmi for wealth. Clean the home and adorn the entrance with rangoli.
Significance
Dhanteras is the first day of the five-day Diwali festival. "Dhan" means wealth and "Teras" is the thirteenth lunar day. It celebrates health (Dhanvantari), wealth (Lakshmi-Kubera), and prosperity. Lighting lamps facing south is uniquely associated with warding off Yama and untimely death.