About Dhanteras
Dhanteras opens the five-day Diwali festival. It honours Lord Dhanvantari, the god of health, and Kuber, the keeper of wealth. It is considered one of the most auspicious days of the year to buy gold, silver, utensils and new things for the home.
How the date is decided
Dhanteras falls on Krishna Trayodashi of Kartika (purnimanta), two days before Diwali. In 2027 it falls on Wednesday, 27 October 2027.
Other festivals around this time
Navratri · Dussehra · Karva Chauth · Diwali · Bhai Dooj · Chhath Puja · Guru Nanak Jayanti
Dates follow the panchang for New Delhi (IST), worked out from the positions of the Sun and Moon; tithi times are shown in IST. Some regions and traditions observe a festival a day earlier or later, so check with your family priest or local temple for rituals.