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Leicester · Purnimanta · Lahiri (Drik)
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Jan 15 · Makar Sankranti
January 1, 2027
TithiKrishna Dashami · upto 8:54 AM
NakshatraChitra · upto 11:59 AM
YogaSukarma · upto 5:58 AM
KaranaVanija · upto 8:13 PM
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MonthMargashirsha
SamvatVikram 2084 · Shaka 1949
PakshaKrishna
Sunrise8:15 AM
Sunset4:00 PM
Rahu Kaal11:09 AM – 12:08 PM
Abhijit Muhurat11:52 AM – 12:23 PM
ℹ️ Computed for your city (Drik · Lahiri). For ritually-critical timings, please confirm with your priest.

Leicester festival dates — FAQ

When is Dhanteras in Leicester in 2026?

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

When is Diwali in Leicester in 2026?

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

When is Bhai Dooj in Leicester in 2026?

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

When is Chhath Puja in Leicester in 2026?

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

What are the upcoming Hindu festival dates in Leicester?

Upcoming major festivals in Leicester: 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 Leicester'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 Leicester rather than one generic date.