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Leicester Hindu Panchang
Leicester · Purnimanta · Lahiri (Drik)
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🌕 Purnima🌑 Amavasya• EkadashiShukla / Krishna
June 1, 2028
TithiShukla Navami · upto 5:15 PM
NakshatraUttara Phalguni · upto 12:59 AM
YogaVajra · upto 12:43 PM
KaranaBalava · upto 6:22 AM
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SamvatVikram 2085 · Shaka 1950
PakshaShukla
Sunrise4:46 AM
Sunset9:19 PM
Rahu Kaal3:06 PM – 5:11 PM
Abhijit Muhurat12:29 PM – 1:35 PM
ℹ️ Computed for your city (Drik · Lahiri). For ritually-critical timings, please confirm with your priest.

Leicester festival dates — FAQ

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 →

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 →

What are the upcoming Hindu festival dates in Leicester?

Upcoming major festivals in Leicester: Dussehra (Vijayadashami) (October 20, 2026), Karva Chauth (October 29, 2026), Dhanteras (November 6, 2026), Diwali (November 8, 2026), Bhai Dooj (November 11, 2026), Chhath Puja (November 15, 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.