Dhanteras will be celebrated across the United States on Friday, November 6, marking the commencement of the five-day Diwali festival.
The Trayodashi tithi begins locally at 12 noon on November 5 and concludes at 12:17 am on November 7 in New York City.
Hindu families traditionally worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari during the Pradosh Kaal period after sunset.