Trayodashi Dates 2023
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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| 04 Jan 2023 | — |
Begins: 03-Jan-2023 10:03 PM Tuesday
Ends: 05-Jan-2023 12:02 AM Thursday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Taurus 12.8°
Rohini (Pada 1)
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| 20 Jan 2023 | — |
Begins: 19-Jan-2023 01:18 PM Thursday
Ends: 20-Jan-2023 10:00 AM Friday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 28.8°
Jyeshtha (Pada 4)
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| 03 Feb 2023 | — |
Begins: 02-Feb-2023 04:28 PM Thursday
Ends: 03-Feb-2023 06:59 PM Friday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Gemini 13.1°
Ardra (Pada 2)
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| 18 Feb 2023 | — |
Begins: 17-Feb-2023 11:36 PM Friday
Ends: 18-Feb-2023 08:02 PM Saturday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 28.6°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 05 Mar 2023 | — |
Begins: 04-Mar-2023 11:45 AM Saturday
Ends: 05-Mar-2023 02:09 PM Sunday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Cancer 13.2°
Pushya (Pada 3)
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| 19 Mar 2023 | — |
Begins: 19-Mar-2023 08:07 AM Sunday
Ends: 20-Mar-2023 04:55 AM Monday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Capricorn 28.0°
Dhanishta (Pada 2)
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| 04 Apr 2023 | — |
Begins: 03-Apr-2023 06:26 AM Monday
Ends: 04-Apr-2023 08:07 AM Tuesday
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Chaitra | Shukla |
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Leo 12.8°
Magha (Pada 4)
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| 18 Apr 2023 | — |
Begins: 17-Apr-2023 03:47 PM Monday
Ends: 18-Apr-2023 01:27 PM Tuesday
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Chaitra | Krishna |
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Aquarius 26.9°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 03 May 2023 | — |
Begins: 02-May-2023 11:19 PM Tuesday
Ends: 03-May-2023 11:51 PM Wednesday
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Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Virgo 11.9°
Hasta (Pada 1)
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| 16 May 2023 | — |
Begins: 16-May-2023 11:36 PM Tuesday
Ends: 17-May-2023 10:29 PM Wednesday
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Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Pisces 25.4°
Revati (Pada 3)
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| 01 Jun 2023 | — |
Begins: 01-Jun-2023 01:41 PM Thursday
Ends: 02-Jun-2023 12:50 PM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Libra 10.4°
Swati (Pada 2)
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| 15 Jun 2023 | — |
Begins: 15-Jun-2023 08:32 AM Thursday
Ends: 16-Jun-2023 08:40 AM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aries 23.6°
Bharani (Pada 4)
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| 01 Jul 2023 | — |
Begins: 01-Jul-2023 01:18 AM Saturday
Ends: 01-Jul-2023 11:09 PM Saturday
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Ashadha | Shukla |
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Scorpio 8.6°
Anuradha (Pada 2)
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| 15 Jul 2023 | — |
Begins: 14-Jul-2023 07:17 PM Friday
Ends: 15-Jul-2023 08:33 PM Saturday
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Ashadha | Krishna |
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Taurus 21.7°
Rohini (Pada 4)
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| 31 Jul 2023 | — |
Begins: 30-Jul-2023 10:35 AM Sunday
Ends: 31-Jul-2023 07:28 AM Monday
|
Adhika Shravana | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 6.6°
Mula (Pada 2)
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| 14 Aug 2023 | — |
Begins: 13-Aug-2023 08:20 AM Sunday
Ends: 14-Aug-2023 10:25 AM Monday
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Adhika Shravana | Krishna |
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Gemini 19.9°
Ardra (Pada 4)
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| 29 Aug 2023 | — |
Begins: 28-Aug-2023 06:24 PM Monday
Ends: 29-Aug-2023 02:49 PM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Capricorn 4.8°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 12 Sep 2023 | — |
Begins: 11-Sep-2023 11:53 PM Monday
Ends: 13-Sep-2023 02:22 AM Wednesday
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Shravana | Krishna |
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Cancer 18.6°
Ashlesha (Pada 1)
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| 27 Sep 2023 | — |
Begins: 27-Sep-2023 01:47 AM Wednesday
Ends: 27-Sep-2023 10:20 PM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Aquarius 3.3°
Dhanishta (Pada 3)
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| 12 Oct 2023 | — |
Begins: 11-Oct-2023 05:37 PM Wednesday
Ends: 12-Oct-2023 07:54 PM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Leo 17.7°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 27 Oct 2023 | — |
Begins: 26-Oct-2023 09:45 AM Thursday
Ends: 27-Oct-2023 06:58 AM Friday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Pisces 2.3°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 11 Nov 2023 | Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) |
Begins: 10-Nov-2023 12:36 PM Friday
Ends: 11-Nov-2023 01:58 PM Saturday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Virgo 17.4°
Hasta (Pada 3)
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| 25 Nov 2023 | — |
Begins: 24-Nov-2023 07:08 PM Friday
Ends: 25-Nov-2023 05:23 PM Saturday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Aries 1.8°
Ashwini (Pada 1)
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| 11 Dec 2023 | — |
Begins: 10-Dec-2023 07:13 AM Sunday
Ends: 11-Dec-2023 07:10 AM Monday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Libra 17.5°
Swati (Pada 4)
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| 24 Dec 2023 | — |
Begins: 24-Dec-2023 06:25 AM Sunday
Ends: 25-Dec-2023 05:56 AM Monday
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Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Taurus 1.7°
Krittika (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.