Observed on Kartika Krishna 13th.
The tithi window is the period during which this festival's defining lunar phase is active. Times are in Des Plaines local clock.
The auspicious window from sunset for ~2h24m — when this festival's puja is traditionally performed.
Dhanteras is one of the festivals observed in the Hindu calendar. A detailed account of its mythology, significance, and rituals is being prepared.
Computed for Des Plaines (America/Chicago) using local sunrise, sunset and astronomical positions.
Other observances and vrats falling in November 2026, with dates computed for Des Plaines.
A more detailed account of Dhanteras — its mythology, regional variations, and rituals — is being prepared.