Trayodashi Dates 2027
The most celebrated Trayodashi is Dhanteras (Kartik Krishna Trayodashi), which marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival. It is dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda, and is considered highly auspicious for purchasing gold, silver, and new utensils. Pradosh Vrat, observed on every Trayodashi, is a powerful Shiva observance performed during the twilight hours.
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| Date | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
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| 04-Jan-2027 |
Begins: 04-Jan-2027 06:16 PM Monday
Ends: 05-Jan-2027 08:40 PM Tuesday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 13.7°
Anuradha (Pada 4)
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| 20-Jan-2027 |
Begins: 20-Jan-2027 04:42 AM Wednesday
Ends: 21-Jan-2027 01:13 AM Thursday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Taurus 29.4°
Mrigashira (Pada 2)
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| 03-Feb-2027 |
Begins: 03-Feb-2027 01:50 PM Wednesday
Ends: 04-Feb-2027 04:31 PM Thursday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 14.0°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 18-Feb-2027 |
Begins: 18-Feb-2027 02:29 PM Thursday
Ends: 19-Feb-2027 11:15 AM Friday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Gemini 29.2°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
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| 05-Mar-2027 |
Begins: 05-Mar-2027 09:54 AM Friday
Ends: 06-Mar-2027 12:04 PM Saturday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 14.1°
Shravana (Pada 2)
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| 19-Mar-2027 |
Begins: 19-Mar-2027 11:18 PM Friday
Ends: 20-Mar-2027 08:46 PM Saturday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Cancer 28.6°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 04-Apr-2027 |
Begins: 04-Apr-2027 04:27 AM Sunday
Ends: 05-Apr-2027 05:23 AM Monday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Aquarius 13.7°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 18-Apr-2027 |
Begins: 18-Apr-2027 07:43 AM Sunday
Ends: 19-Apr-2027 06:10 AM Monday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Leo 27.6°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 03-May-2027 |
Begins: 03-May-2027 08:04 PM Monday
Ends: 04-May-2027 07:31 PM Tuesday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Pisces 12.7°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 17-May-2027 |
Begins: 17-May-2027 04:29 PM Monday
Ends: 18-May-2027 04:05 PM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Virgo 26.1°
Chitra (Pada 1)
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| 02-Jun-2027 |
Begins: 02-Jun-2027 08:29 AM Wednesday
Ends: 03-Jun-2027 06:35 AM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Aries 11.1°
Ashwini (Pada 4)
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| 16-Jun-2027 |
Begins: 16-Jun-2027 02:32 AM Wednesday
Ends: 17-Jun-2027 03:21 AM Thursday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Libra 24.3°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
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| 01-Jul-2027 |
Begins: 01-Jul-2027 06:15 PM Thursday
Ends: 02-Jul-2027 03:23 PM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Taurus 9.2°
Krittika (Pada 4)
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| 15-Jul-2027 |
Begins: 15-Jul-2027 02:42 PM Thursday
Ends: 16-Jul-2027 04:36 PM Friday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Scorpio 22.4°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
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| 31-Jul-2027 |
Begins: 31-Jul-2027 02:18 AM Saturday
Ends: 31-Jul-2027 10:58 PM Saturday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Gemini 7.2°
Ardra (Pada 1)
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| 14-Aug-2027 |
Begins: 14-Aug-2027 05:22 AM Saturday
Ends: 15-Aug-2027 07:55 AM Sunday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 20.7°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 29-Aug-2027 |
Begins: 29-Aug-2027 09:36 AM Sunday
Ends: 30-Aug-2027 06:13 AM Monday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Cancer 5.4°
Pushya (Pada 1)
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| 12-Sep-2027 |
Begins: 12-Sep-2027 10:14 PM Sunday
Ends: 14-Sep-2027 12:41 AM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Capricorn 19.4°
Shravana (Pada 3)
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| 27-Sep-2027 |
Begins: 27-Sep-2027 04:55 PM Monday
Ends: 28-Sep-2027 01:55 PM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Leo 3.9°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 12-Oct-2027 |
Begins: 12-Oct-2027 04:15 PM Tuesday
Ends: 13-Oct-2027 05:50 PM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Aquarius 18.6°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
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| 27-Oct-2027 |
Begins: 27-Oct-2027 01:04 AM Wednesday
Ends: 27-Oct-2027 10:50 PM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Virgo 2.9°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 11-Nov-2027 |
Begins: 11-Nov-2027 10:08 AM Thursday
Ends: 12-Nov-2027 10:22 AM Friday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Pisces 18.3°
Revati (Pada 1)
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| 25-Nov-2027 |
Begins: 25-Nov-2027 10:51 AM Thursday
Ends: 26-Nov-2027 09:48 AM Friday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Libra 2.4°
Chitra (Pada 3)
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| 11-Dec-2027 |
Begins: 11-Dec-2027 02:54 AM Saturday
Ends: 12-Dec-2027 01:44 AM Sunday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Aries 18.3°
Bharani (Pada 2)
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| 24-Dec-2027 |
Begins: 24-Dec-2027 11:08 PM Friday
Ends: 25-Dec-2027 11:32 PM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 2.4°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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Trayodashi – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Trayodashi?
Trayodashi is the 13th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. It is the tithi of Pradosh Vrat, one of the most important monthly observances dedicated to Lord Shiva.
What is the connection between Trayodashi and Pradosh Vrat?
Pradosh Vrat is observed on every Trayodashi — both Shukla and Krishna Paksha. The Pradosh period (the 1.5 hours around sunset on Trayodashi) is considered the most auspicious time to worship Lord Shiva. There are thus 24 Pradosh Vrats in a regular year.
What is Dhanteras and why does it fall on Trayodashi?
Dhanteras falls on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi and marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival. It is dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician and god of Ayurveda. Purchasing gold, silver, and new utensils on Dhanteras is considered highly auspicious and is a widespread tradition across India.
What other festivals fall on Trayodashi?
Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira (24th Tirthankara of Jainism), falls on Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi and is one of the most important festivals in the Jain calendar. Pradosh Vrat on Saturdays (Shani Trayodashi) and Mondays (Soma Trayodashi) are observed with special significance.