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 | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
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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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| 15 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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| 30 Jan 2022 | — |
Begins: 29-Jan-2022 08:38 PM Saturday
Ends: 30-Jan-2022 05:29 PM Sunday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 9.5°
Mula (Pada 3)
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| 14 Feb 2022 | — |
Begins: 13-Feb-2022 06:43 PM Sunday
Ends: 14-Feb-2022 08:30 PM Monday
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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
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Magha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 9.2°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 16 Mar 2022 | — |
Begins: 15-Mar-2022 01:13 PM Tuesday
Ends: 16-Mar-2022 01:41 PM Wednesday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Cancer 24.5°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
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| 30 Mar 2022 | — |
Begins: 29-Mar-2022 02:39 PM Tuesday
Ends: 30-Mar-2022 01:19 PM Wednesday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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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
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Chaitra | Krishna |
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Pisces 7.3°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 14 May 2022 | — |
Begins: 13-May-2022 05:28 PM Friday
Ends: 14-May-2022 03:24 PM Saturday
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Taurus 4.0°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 12 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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| 26 Jul 2022 | — |
Begins: 25-Jul-2022 04:16 PM Monday
Ends: 26-Jul-2022 06:47 PM Tuesday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Gemini 2.3°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
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| 10 Aug 2022 | — |
Begins: 09-Aug-2022 05:47 PM Tuesday
Ends: 10-Aug-2022 02:17 PM Wednesday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 16.7°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 25 Aug 2022 | — |
Begins: 24-Aug-2022 08:31 AM Wednesday
Ends: 25-Aug-2022 10:38 AM Thursday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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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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| 23 Oct 2022 | Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) |
Begins: 22-Oct-2022 06:03 PM Saturday
Ends: 23-Oct-2022 06:03 PM Sunday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Leo 28.9°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 06 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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| 22 Nov 2022 | — |
Begins: 21-Nov-2022 10:07 AM Monday
Ends: 22-Nov-2022 08:49 AM Tuesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.