Kartika Krishna Trayodashi (pradosh observance) · Deity: Dhanvantari / Lakshmi / Kubera
Friday, November 6, 2026
Panchang that morning (IST): Krishna Dwadashi tithi · Hasta pada 1 · 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.
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kaal (avoid) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 6:36 AM | 5:32 PM | 10:42 AM – 12:04 PM |
| New York | 6:32 AM | 4:46 PM | 10:22 AM – 11:39 AM |
| Los Angeles | 6:17 AM | 4:55 PM | 10:16 AM – 11:36 AM |
| Chicago | 6:29 AM | 4:38 PM | 10:17 AM – 11:33 AM |
| London | 7:02 AM | 4:24 PM | 10:33 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Toronto | 6:59 AM | 5:01 PM | 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM |
Times computed astronomically for each city on Friday, November 6, 2026. For today's full local almanac see panchang and Rahu Kaal by city.
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