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Colombo Hindu Panchang
Colombo · Purnimanta · Lahiri (Drik)
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Oct 11 · NavratriOct 19 · Durga AshtamiOct 20 · DussehraOct 29 · Karva Chauth
October 1, 2026
TithiKrishna Panchami · upto 12:35 PM
NakshatraKrittika · upto 6:02 AM
YogaSiddhi · upto 9:18 PM
KaranaTaitila · upto 12:35 PM
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MonthBhadrapada
SamvatVikram 2083 · Shaka 1948
PakshaKrishna
Sunrise5:58 AM
Sunset6:02 PM
Rahu Kaal1:30 PM – 3:01 PM
Abhijit Muhurat11:36 AM – 12:24 PM
ℹ️ Computed for your city (Drik · Lahiri). For ritually-critical timings, please confirm with your priest.

Colombo festival dates — FAQ

When is Dhanteras in Colombo in 2026?

Dhanteras in Colombo falls on November 6, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Colombo's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Dhanteras dates worldwide →

When is Diwali in Colombo in 2026?

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

When is Bhai Dooj in Colombo in 2026?

Bhai Dooj in Colombo falls on November 11, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Colombo's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Bhai Dooj dates worldwide →

When is Chhath Puja in Colombo in 2026?

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

What are the upcoming Hindu festival dates in Colombo?

Upcoming major festivals in Colombo: Dhanteras (November 6, 2026), Diwali (November 8, 2026), Bhai Dooj (November 11, 2026), Chhath Puja (November 15, 2026), Makar Sankranti (January 15, 2027), Vasant Panchami (February 11, 2027).

Why are Colombo'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 Colombo rather than one generic date.