Dhanteras 2028 in Ranchi

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In short

Dhanteras 2028 falls on Sunday, October 15, 2028 in Ranchi. It is Kartik Krishna Paksha Trayodashi in the Hindu lunar calendar. pradosh is 5:21 PM – 7:45 PM. Sunrise is 5:46 AM and sunset 5:21 PM.

Same day as India

Also known as: Dhantrayodashi · Dhanvantari Jayanti · Dhanteras Puja

Ranchi timings

Date
Sunday, October 15, 2028
Sunday
Lunar date
Kartik Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
5:21 PM
Moonrise
2:31 AM
Moonset
3:08 PM
Today’s Panchang in Ranchi

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.

Other cities

AgraAhmedabadAjmerAligarhAmravatiAmritsarAsansolAurangabadBangaloreBareillyBhavnagarBhopal

Other years

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More festivals

Naraka ChaturdashiDiwaliGovardhan PujaBhai DoojKarva ChauthChhath Puja

Frequently asked questions

When is Dhanteras 2028 in Ranchi?

Dhanteras 2028 in Ranchi is on Sunday, October 15, 2028. It falls on Kartik Krishna Paksha Trayodashi.

What is the pradosh for Dhanteras in Ranchi?

pradosh in Ranchi on Oct 15, 2028 is 5:21 PM – 7:45 PM. This is the window in which the main observance is performed.

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

Yes. Dhanteras falls on Oct 15, 2028 in both Ranchi and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.

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.