Dhanteras 2028 in Perth

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In short

Dhanteras 2028 falls on Monday, October 16, 2028 in Perth. It is Kartik Krishna Paksha Trayodashi in the Hindu lunar calendar. Pradosh Kaal is 6:28 PM – 8:52 PM. Sunrise is 5:36 AM and sunset 6:28 PM.

India: Oct 15, 2028

Also known as: Dhantrayodashi · Dhanvantari Jayanti · Dhanteras Puja

Perth timings

Date
Monday, October 16, 2028
Monday
Lunar date
Kartik Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Pradosh Kaal
6:28 PM – 8:52 PM
Sunrise
5:36 AM
Sunset
6:28 PM
Moonrise
3:56 AM
Moonset
4:29 PM
Today’s Panchang in Perth

What is Dhanteras?

Dhanteras opens the five days of Diwali on the thirteenth of the waning moon in Kartik, honouring Dhanvantari, physician of the gods, and Lakshmi. It is dated by the evening Pradosh window rather than by sunrise.

How it is observed

Metal — gold, silver, or at minimum a steel vessel — is bought on this day for luck. Lamps are lit at the threshold and kept burning through the night.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Dhanteras 2028 in Perth?

Dhanteras 2028 in Perth is on Monday, October 16, 2028. It falls on Kartik Krishna Paksha Trayodashi.

What is the Pradosh Kaal for Dhanteras in Perth?

Pradosh Kaal in Perth on Oct 16, 2028 is 6:28 PM – 8:52 PM. This is the window in which the main observance is performed.

Is Dhanteras 2028 on the same day in Perth as in India?

No. Dhanteras is on Oct 16, 2028 in Perth but Oct 15, 2028 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.

What else is Dhanteras called?

Dhanteras is also known as Dhantrayodashi, Dhanvantari Jayanti, Dhanteras Puja. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.