Trayodashi Dates 2022
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 | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-Dec-2021 |
Begins: 31-Dec-2021 10:40 AM Friday
Ends: 01-Jan-2022 07:17 AM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 9.5°
Anuradha (Pada 2)
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| 14-Jan-2022 |
Begins: 14-Jan-2022 10:21 PM Friday
Ends: 16-Jan-2022 12:59 AM Sunday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Taurus 24.3°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 29-Jan-2022 |
Begins: 29-Jan-2022 08:38 PM Saturday
Ends: 30-Jan-2022 05:29 PM Sunday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 9.5°
Mula (Pada 3)
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| 13-Feb-2022 |
Begins: 13-Feb-2022 06:43 PM Sunday
Ends: 14-Feb-2022 08:30 PM Monday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Gemini 24.6°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
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| 28-Feb-2022 |
Begins: 28-Feb-2022 05:43 AM Monday
Ends: 01-Mar-2022 03:16 AM Tuesday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 9.2°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 15-Mar-2022 |
Begins: 15-Mar-2022 01:13 PM Tuesday
Ends: 16-Mar-2022 01:41 PM Wednesday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Cancer 24.5°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
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| 29-Mar-2022 |
Begins: 29-Mar-2022 02:39 PM Tuesday
Ends: 30-Mar-2022 01:19 PM Wednesday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 8.5°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
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| 14-Apr-2022 |
Begins: 14-Apr-2022 04:51 AM Thursday
Ends: 15-Apr-2022 03:57 AM Friday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Leo 23.8°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 28-Apr-2022 |
Begins: 28-Apr-2022 12:24 AM Thursday
Ends: 29-Apr-2022 12:27 AM Friday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Pisces 7.3°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 13-May-2022 |
Begins: 13-May-2022 05:28 PM Friday
Ends: 14-May-2022 03:24 PM Saturday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Virgo 22.5°
Hasta (Pada 4)
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| 27-May-2022 |
Begins: 27-May-2022 11:48 AM Friday
Ends: 28-May-2022 01:10 PM Saturday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Aries 5.8°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
|
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| 12-Jun-2022 |
Begins: 12-Jun-2022 03:25 AM Sunday
Ends: 13-Jun-2022 12:28 AM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Libra 20.8°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
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| 26-Jun-2022 |
Begins: 26-Jun-2022 01:10 AM Sunday
Ends: 27-Jun-2022 03:26 AM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Taurus 4.0°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 11-Jul-2022 |
Begins: 11-Jul-2022 11:15 AM Monday
Ends: 12-Jul-2022 07:47 AM Tuesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Scorpio 18.7°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
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| 25-Jul-2022 |
Begins: 25-Jul-2022 04:16 PM Monday
Ends: 26-Jul-2022 06:47 PM Tuesday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Gemini 2.3°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
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| 09-Aug-2022 |
Begins: 09-Aug-2022 05:47 PM Tuesday
Ends: 10-Aug-2022 02:17 PM Wednesday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 16.7°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 24-Aug-2022 |
Begins: 24-Aug-2022 08:31 AM Wednesday
Ends: 25-Aug-2022 10:38 AM Thursday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Cancer 0.8°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
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| 08-Sep-2022 |
Begins: 08-Sep-2022 12:06 AM Thursday
Ends: 08-Sep-2022 09:04 PM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Capricorn 14.9°
Shravana (Pada 2)
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| 23-Sep-2022 |
Begins: 23-Sep-2022 01:18 AM Friday
Ends: 24-Sep-2022 02:31 AM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Cancer 29.6°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 07-Oct-2022 |
Begins: 07-Oct-2022 07:28 AM Friday
Ends: 08-Oct-2022 05:26 AM Saturday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Aquarius 13.6°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 22-Oct-2022 |
Begins: 22-Oct-2022 06:03 PM Saturday
Ends: 23-Oct-2022 06:03 PM Sunday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Leo 28.9°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 05-Nov-2022 |
Begins: 05-Nov-2022 05:08 PM Saturday
Ends: 06-Nov-2022 04:30 PM Sunday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Pisces 12.8°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 21-Nov-2022 |
Begins: 21-Nov-2022 10:07 AM Monday
Ends: 22-Nov-2022 08:49 AM Tuesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Virgo 28.6°
Chitra (Pada 2)
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| 05-Dec-2022 |
Begins: 05-Dec-2022 05:59 AM Monday
Ends: 06-Dec-2022 06:49 AM Tuesday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Aries 12.6°
Ashwini (Pada 4)
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| 21-Dec-2022 |
Begins: 21-Dec-2022 12:45 AM Wednesday
Ends: 21-Dec-2022 10:16 PM Wednesday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Libra 28.7°
Vishakha (Pada 3)
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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.