Trayodashi Dates 2021
The most celebrated Trayodashi is Dhanteras (Kartik Krishna Trayodashi), which marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival. It is dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda, and is considered highly auspicious for purchasing gold, silver, and new utensils. Pradosh Vrat, observed on every Trayodashi, is a powerful Shiva observance performed during the twilight hours.
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| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
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| 11 Jan 2021 | — |
Begins: 10-Jan-2021 04:53 PM Sunday
Ends: 11-Jan-2021 02:32 PM Monday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 20.3°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
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| 26 Jan 2021 | — |
Begins: 26-Jan-2021 12:26 AM Tuesday
Ends: 27-Jan-2021 01:13 AM Wednesday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Gemini 5.9°
Mrigashira (Pada 4)
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| 09 Feb 2021 | — |
Begins: 09-Feb-2021 03:20 AM Tuesday
Ends: 10-Feb-2021 02:05 AM Wednesday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 20.2°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 25 Feb 2021 | — |
Begins: 24-Feb-2021 06:07 PM Wednesday
Ends: 25-Feb-2021 05:20 PM Thursday
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Magha | Shukla |
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Cancer 6.0°
Pushya (Pada 1)
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| 11 Mar 2021 | — |
Begins: 10-Mar-2021 02:40 PM Wednesday
Ends: 11-Mar-2021 02:40 PM Thursday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 19.8°
Shravana (Pada 3)
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| 26 Mar 2021 | — |
Begins: 26-Mar-2021 08:22 AM Friday
Ends: 27-Mar-2021 06:13 AM Saturday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Leo 5.5°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 09 Apr 2021 | — |
Begins: 09-Apr-2021 03:16 AM Friday
Ends: 10-Apr-2021 04:28 AM Saturday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Aquarius 19.1°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
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| 25 Apr 2021 | — |
Begins: 24-Apr-2021 07:18 PM Saturday
Ends: 25-Apr-2021 04:14 PM Sunday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Virgo 4.4°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 09 May 2021 | — |
Begins: 08-May-2021 05:21 PM Saturday
Ends: 09-May-2021 07:31 PM Sunday
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Chaitra | Krishna |
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Pisces 17.9°
Revati (Pada 1)
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| 24 May 2021 | — |
Begins: 24-May-2021 03:40 AM Monday
Ends: 25-May-2021 12:12 AM Tuesday
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Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Libra 2.8°
Chitra (Pada 3)
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| 07 Jun 2021 | — |
Begins: 07-Jun-2021 08:48 AM Monday
Ends: 08-Jun-2021 11:24 AM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aries 16.4°
Bharani (Pada 1)
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| 22 Jun 2021 | — |
Begins: 22-Jun-2021 10:23 AM Tuesday
Ends: 23-Jun-2021 07:01 AM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Scorpio 0.8°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 07 Jul 2021 | — |
Begins: 07-Jul-2021 01:03 AM Wednesday
Ends: 08-Jul-2021 03:20 AM Thursday
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Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Taurus 14.8°
Rohini (Pada 2)
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| 22 Jul 2021 | — |
Begins: 21-Jul-2021 04:27 PM Wednesday
Ends: 22-Jul-2021 01:34 PM Thursday
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Ashadha | Shukla |
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Scorpio 28.7°
Jyeshtha (Pada 4)
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| 06 Aug 2021 | — |
Begins: 05-Aug-2021 05:09 PM Thursday
Ends: 06-Aug-2021 06:28 PM Friday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Gemini 13.1°
Ardra (Pada 2)
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| 20 Aug 2021 | — |
Begins: 19-Aug-2021 10:55 PM Thursday
Ends: 20-Aug-2021 08:51 PM Friday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 26.8°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 05 Sep 2021 | — |
Begins: 04-Sep-2021 08:24 AM Saturday
Ends: 05-Sep-2021 08:21 AM Sunday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Cancer 11.6°
Pushya (Pada 3)
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| 18 Sep 2021 | — |
Begins: 18-Sep-2021 06:56 AM Saturday
Ends: 19-Sep-2021 06:01 AM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Capricorn 25.2°
Dhanishta (Pada 1)
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| 04 Oct 2021 | — |
Begins: 03-Oct-2021 10:30 PM Sunday
Ends: 04-Oct-2021 09:05 PM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Leo 10.5°
Magha (Pada 4)
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| 18 Oct 2021 | — |
Begins: 17-Oct-2021 05:40 PM Sunday
Ends: 18-Oct-2021 06:09 PM Monday
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Ashvina | Shukla |
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Aquarius 24.2°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 03 Nov 2021 | Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) |
Begins: 02-Nov-2021 11:31 AM Tuesday
Ends: 03-Nov-2021 09:02 AM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Virgo 9.9°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 17 Nov 2021 | — |
Begins: 16-Nov-2021 08:03 AM Tuesday
Ends: 17-Nov-2021 09:52 AM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Pisces 23.8°
Revati (Pada 3)
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| 02 Dec 2021 | — |
Begins: 01-Dec-2021 11:36 PM Wednesday
Ends: 02-Dec-2021 08:27 PM Thursday
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Kartika | Krishna |
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Libra 9.6°
Swati (Pada 1)
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| 16 Dec 2021 | — |
Begins: 16-Dec-2021 02:03 AM Thursday
Ends: 17-Dec-2021 04:42 AM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Aries 23.9°
Bharani (Pada 4)
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| 01 Jan 2022 | — |
Begins: 31-Dec-2021 10:40 AM Friday
Ends: 01-Jan-2022 07:17 AM Saturday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 9.5°
Anuradha (Pada 2)
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Trayodashi – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Trayodashi?
Trayodashi is the 13th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. It is the tithi of Pradosh Vrat, one of the most important monthly observances dedicated to Lord Shiva.
What is the connection between Trayodashi and Pradosh Vrat?
Pradosh Vrat is observed on every Trayodashi — both Shukla and Krishna Paksha. The Pradosh period (the 1.5 hours around sunset on Trayodashi) is considered the most auspicious time to worship Lord Shiva. There are thus 24 Pradosh Vrats in a regular year.
What is Dhanteras and why does it fall on Trayodashi?
Dhanteras falls on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi and marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival. It is dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician and god of Ayurveda. Purchasing gold, silver, and new utensils on Dhanteras is considered highly auspicious and is a widespread tradition across India.
What other festivals fall on Trayodashi?
Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira (24th Tirthankara of Jainism), falls on Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi and is one of the most important festivals in the Jain calendar. Pradosh Vrat on Saturdays (Shani Trayodashi) and Mondays (Soma Trayodashi) are observed with special significance.