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
| City | Date | Dhanteras Puja time |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Tuesday, October 26 | 6:55–8:37 PM |
| New Jersey | Tuesday, October 26 | 6:59–8:39 PM |
| Chicago | Tuesday, October 26 | 6:48–8:30 PM |
| Dallas | Tuesday, October 26 | 7:45–9:15 PM |
| Houston | Tuesday, October 26 | 7:45–9:11 PM |
| Atlanta | Tuesday, October 26 | 7:53–9:24 PM |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Tuesday, October 26 | 7:14–8:51 PM |
| Los Angeles | Tuesday, October 26 | 7:08–8:40 PM |
| Seattle | Tuesday, October 26 | 6:50–8:32 PM |
| Toronto | Tuesday, October 26 | 7:10–8:56 PM |
| Vancouver | Tuesday, October 26 | 6:47–8:27 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.