Wednesday, 27 October 2027
Dhanteras 2027
In short
Dhanteras 2027 is on Wednesday, 27 October 2027: Krishna Paksha Trayodashi of Kartik, the tithi current at dusk (pradosh) in New Delhi.
- Date
- Wednesday, 27 October 2027
- Tithi
- Kartik Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
- Tithi begins
- 27 Oct, 01:05
- Tithi ends
- 27 Oct, 22:51
- Place
- New Delhi
How it is observed
Dhanteras is the first day of the five-day Diwali festival. It is dedicated to Dhanvantari, regarded in Hindu tradition as the physician of the gods, and to Lakshmi and Kubera.
Many families buy gold, silver or new metal utensils, a purchase traditionally considered auspicious on this day. Homes are cleaned and lit, and in the evening a lamp is placed facing south for Yama (Yama Deepam).
Related festivals
- Karva ChauthMonday, 18 October 2027
- Kaag TiharWednesday, 27 October 2027
- Narak ChaturdashiThursday, 28 October 2027
- Kukur TiharThursday, 28 October 2027
- DiwaliFriday, 29 October 2027
- Laxmi Puja (Tihar)Friday, 29 October 2027
- Govardhan PujaSaturday, 30 October 2027
- Mha PujaSaturday, 30 October 2027
- Bhai DoojSunday, 31 October 2027
- Bhai TikaSunday, 31 October 2027
- Chhath PujaThursday, 4 November 2027
Frequently asked questions
When is Dhanteras in 2027?
Dhanteras 2027 is on Wednesday, 27 October 2027.
How is the date of Dhanteras decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Krishna Paksha Trayodashi of Kartik, the tithi current at dusk (pradosh) in New Delhi. The date is computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon, which is why it moves against the Gregorian calendar from year to year.
How is Dhanteras observed?
Many families buy gold, silver or new metal utensils, a purchase traditionally considered auspicious on this day. Homes are cleaned and lit, and in the evening a lamp is placed facing south for Yama (Yama Deepam).