Dhanteras 2027
Dhantrayodashi
Wednesday, October 27, 2027
The first day of the five-day Diwali. Gold, silver or a new utensil is bought during the day; after sunset, in Pradosh Kaal, a lamp is lit for Yama and Dhanvantari, the deity of health, is worshipped.
Puja Muhurat · Pradosh Kaal
17:40 – 20:14
2h 34m
Yama's lamp is lit and Dhanvantari worshipped after sunset in Pradosh Kaal; purchases are made through the day.
Tithi Krishna Trayodashi till 22:50
Lunar month Ashwin (Amanta) · Kartik (Purnimanta) · Krishna Paksha
- Sunrise
- 06:29
- Sunset
- 17:40
- Moonrise
- 03:58
Timings for New Delhi, India
See full panchangAlso on this day
Every other observance and vrat kept on Wednesday, October 27, 2027, each with its own time.
Also known as: Yam Deep Daan
On Dhanteras evening a single lamp is set facing south outside the home for Yama, so that untimely death keeps away from the family through the year.
Also known as: Dhanvantari Trayodashi
Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods, rose from the ocean of milk with the pot of amrit on this Trayodashi. Vaidyas and households pray to him for health. From 2016 to 2024 it was also India's National Ayurveda Day, which is now fixed on 23 September.
Kali Chaudas
Kali ChaturdashiNishita Kaal ·23:39 – 00:30, 28 Oct
GujaratRajasthanMaharashtraAlso known as: Bhoot Chaturdashi
The night before Diwali in Gujarat and Rajasthan, kept at midnight while Krishna Chaturdashi stands. Goddess Kali is worshipped to drive out fear and ill fortune, and Hanuman is offered oil, sindoor and vada the same night.
Nishita Kaal ·23:39 – 00:30, 28 Oct
Gujarat
On Kali Chaudas night Gujarat offers Hanuman oil, sindoor, vada and sweets, asking for strength and protection from fear and evil before Diwali.
Masik Shivratri
VratNishita Kaal ·23:39 – 00:30, 28 Oct
The monthly night of Shiva, kept on each Krishna Chaturdashi while the tithi stands at midnight. Devotees fast through the day and offer water and bilva leaves to the Shivalinga in the nishita hours; the one in Magha (Phalguna in the north) is Maha Shivratri.
Festivals around this day
Every festival, observance and vrat from ten days before to ten days after, so the whole season is on one page.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Dhanteras in 2027?
- In 2027, Dhanteras is on Wednesday, 27 October. The tithi is Krishna Trayodashi.
- What is the puja muhurat for Dhanteras 2027?
- On Wednesday, 27 October in New Delhi: Pradosh Kaal · 17:40 – 20:14. Yama's lamp is lit and Dhanvantari worshipped after sunset in Pradosh Kaal; purchases are made through the day. Timings shift by a few minutes in other cities.
- What else is observed on Dhanteras 2027?
- Also on Wednesday, 27 October: Kali Chaudas, Yama Deepam, Dhanvantari Jayanti, Hanuman Puja and Masik Shivratri.
