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Chicago Hindu Panchang
Chicago · Purnimanta · Lahiri (Drik)
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🌕 Purnima🌑 Amavasya• EkadashiShukla / Krishna
December 1, 2026
TithiKrishna Ashtami · upto 11:44 AM
NakshatraPurva Phalguni · upto 9:25 PM
YogaVishkambha · upto 11:01 PM
KaranaKaulava · upto 11:44 AM
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SamvatVikram 2083 · Shaka 1948
PakshaKrishna
Sunrise6:58 AM
Sunset4:20 PM
Rahu Kaal2:00 PM – 3:10 PM
Abhijit Muhurat11:20 AM – 11:58 AM
ℹ️ Computed for your city (Drik · Lahiri). For ritually-critical timings, please confirm with your priest.

Chicago festival dates — FAQ

When is Diwali in Chicago in 2026?

Diwali in Chicago falls on November 8, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Chicago's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Diwali dates worldwide →

When is Bhai Dooj in Chicago in 2026?

Bhai Dooj in Chicago falls on November 10, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Chicago's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Bhai Dooj dates worldwide →

When is Chhath Puja in Chicago in 2026?

Chhath Puja in Chicago falls on November 15, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Chicago's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Chhath Puja dates worldwide →

When is Makar Sankranti in Chicago in 2027?

Makar Sankranti in Chicago falls on January 15, 2027. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Chicago's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Makar Sankranti dates worldwide →

What are the upcoming Hindu festival dates in Chicago?

Upcoming major festivals in Chicago: Diwali (November 8, 2026), Bhai Dooj (November 10, 2026), Chhath Puja (November 15, 2026), Makar Sankranti (January 15, 2027), Vasant Panchami (February 11, 2027), Maha Shivratri (March 6, 2027).

Why are Chicago's festival dates different from other cities?

Hindu festival dates are set by the tithi (lunar day) at sunrise in your location, so they can shift by a day between time zones. Desi.Net publishes a separately-computed date for Chicago rather than one generic date.