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2027 · North America

Dhanteras

The first day of Diwali, honouring Dhanvantari and Lakshmi; a traditional day to buy gold or utensils.

Dhanteras Puja by city

CityDateDhanteras Puja time
New YorkTuesday, October 266:55–8:37 PM
New JerseyTuesday, October 266:59–8:39 PM
ChicagoTuesday, October 266:48–8:30 PM
DallasTuesday, October 267:45–9:15 PM
HoustonTuesday, October 267:45–9:11 PM
AtlantaTuesday, October 267:53–9:24 PM
San Francisco Bay AreaTuesday, October 267:14–8:51 PM
Los AngelesTuesday, October 267:08–8:40 PM
SeattleTuesday, October 266:50–8:32 PM
TorontoTuesday, October 267:10–8:56 PM
VancouverTuesday, October 266:47–8:27 PM

Times are local to each city. Evening (Pradosh Kaal).

How the date is determined

Krishna Trayodashi of Ashwin (amanta) prevailing in Pradosh, preferring Vrishabha (Taurus) lagna.

Lunar month: Ashwin (amanta). Calculated from tithi timings, never by AI. Method vn-festival-1.