Kartika Krishna Trayodashi (pradosh observance) · Deity: Dhanvantari / Lakshmi / Kubera
Wednesday, October 27, 2027
Panchang that morning (IST): Krishna Trayodashi tithi · Uttara Phalguni pada 3 · Moon in Virgo
Dhanteras opens the five days of Diwali, honoring Dhanvantari — the divine physician who rose from the churning ocean — alongside Lakshmi and Kubera. Buying metal (gold, silver, or even a new utensil) on this day is held to invite lasting prosperity.
An evening Lakshmi-Kubera puja during Pradosh, the yama-deepam lamp set facing south for protection, and the traditional metal purchase — from a gold coin to a steel spoon, the gesture matters more than the amount.
Indian jewelers in diaspora hubs run Dhanteras hours and offers — the buying tradition has crossed oceans fully intact.
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| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kaal (avoid) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 6:29 AM | 5:40 PM | 12:04 PM – 1:28 PM |
| New York | 7:20 AM | 5:58 PM | 12:39 PM – 1:59 PM |
| Los Angeles | 7:08 AM | 6:05 PM | 12:36 PM – 1:58 PM |
| Chicago | 7:16 AM | 5:51 PM | 12:34 PM – 1:53 PM |
| London | 7:44 AM | 5:43 PM | 12:44 PM – 1:58 PM |
| Toronto | 7:46 AM | 6:15 PM | 1:01 PM – 2:19 PM |
Times computed astronomically for each city on Wednesday, October 27, 2027. For today's full local almanac see panchang and Rahu Kaal by city.
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