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Leicester Hindu Panchang
Leicester · Purnimanta · Lahiri (Drik)
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🌕 Purnima🌑 Amavasya• EkadashiShukla / Krishna
May 1, 2028
TithiShukla Saptami · upto 4:21 PM
NakshatraPushya · upto 1:12 AM
YogaShula · upto 5:54 PM
KaranaVanija · upto 4:21 PM
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MonthVaishakha
SamvatVikram 2085 · Shaka 1950
PakshaShukla
Sunrise5:31 AM
Sunset8:32 PM
Rahu Kaal7:24 AM – 9:16 AM
Abhijit Muhurat12:32 PM – 1:32 PM
ℹ️ Computed for your city (Drik · Lahiri). For ritually-critical timings, please confirm with your priest.

Leicester festival dates — FAQ

When is Durga Ashtami in Leicester in 2026?

Durga Ashtami in Leicester falls on October 18, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Leicester's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Durga Ashtami dates worldwide →

When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in Leicester in 2026?

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in Leicester falls on October 20, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Leicester's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Dussehra (Vijayadashami) dates worldwide →

When is Karva Chauth in Leicester in 2026?

Karva Chauth in Leicester falls on October 29, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Leicester's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Karva Chauth dates worldwide →

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 →

What are the upcoming Hindu festival dates in Leicester?

Upcoming major festivals in Leicester: Durga Ashtami (October 18, 2026), Dussehra (Vijayadashami) (October 20, 2026), Karva Chauth (October 29, 2026), Dhanteras (November 6, 2026), Diwali (November 8, 2026), Bhai Dooj (November 11, 2026).

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.