Dhanteras 2027: Quick Answer
Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) 2027 falls on Wednesday, 27 October 2027. The puja muhurat in New Delhi is 6:42 PM to 8:14 PM (1 hour 32 minutes). Pradosh Kaal is 5:40–8:14 PM and Vrishabha Kaal is 6:42–8:38 PM. The Trayodashi tithi runs from 1:03 AM to 10:49 PM on 27 October — the whole day is good for purchases.
| Detail | 2027 (Delhi) |
|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wednesday, 27 October |
| Puja muhurat | 6:42 – 8:14 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 5:40 – 8:14 PM |
| Vrishabha Kaal | 6:42 – 8:38 PM |
| Trayodashi tithi | 1:03 AM – 10:49 PM, 27 Oct |
| Also on 27 Oct | Budh Pradosh, Kali Chaudas, Hanuman Puja |
| Govatsa Dwadashi | Tuesday, 26 October |
Rituals
- •Dhanvantari puja: the god of Ayurveda emerged from the ocean churning with a pot of nectar.
- •Lakshmi-Kuber puja in Pradosh with Vrishabha lagna.
- •Yam Deepdaan: light a four-faced lamp facing south outside the house to ward off untimely death.
What to Buy
Gold, silver, brass or copper utensils, a broom, whole coriander seeds, gomti chakra, and new account books. Avoid buying iron, sharp objects and black items on Dhanteras by tradition.
Dhanvantari and the Ocean Churning
When the gods and asuras churned the ocean of milk for nectar, fourteen treasures emerged — among them Goddess Lakshmi, Kamadhenu, Airavata and the Moon — and finally Lord Dhanvantari, holding the pot of amrit. Revered as the founder of Ayurveda, he is worshipped on Dhanteras for the family's health.
The Story Behind Yam Deepdaan
King Hima's son was destined to die of snakebite on the fourth day after his wedding. His wife piled gold and silver at the door, lit lamps all around, and kept him awake with stories. Yama, arriving as a serpent, was dazzled by the light, sat listening on the heap of jewels, and left at dawn without taking his life — the origin of lighting a lamp for Yama on this night.
Brooms and the 13 Lamps
A new broom is bought because it sweeps away dirt and poverty, and is linked with Lakshmi. Tradition also suggests lighting 13 lamps on Dhanteras: a four-faced one facing south for Yama, one at the tulsi, one at the main door, and the rest around the house.
Summary
Dhanteras 2027 is on Wednesday, 27 October; puja 6:42–8:14 PM (Delhi). Shop through the day while Trayodashi lasts (till 10:49 PM).
