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Leicester Hindu Panchang
Leicester · Purnimanta · Lahiri (Drik)
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Sep 19 · NavratriSep 25 · Durga AshtamiSep 27 · Dussehra
September 1, 2028
Pradosh Vrat
TithiShukla Trayodashi · upto 8:05 PM
NakshatraShravana · upto 11:33 PM
YogaShobhana · upto 7:05 PM
KaranaKaulava · upto 7:00 AM
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MonthBhadrapada
SamvatVikram 2085 · Shaka 1950
PakshaShukla
Sunrise6:15 AM
Sunset7:51 PM
Rahu Kaal11:21 AM – 1:03 PM
Abhijit Muhurat12:36 PM – 1:31 PM
ℹ️ Computed for your city (Drik · Lahiri). For ritually-critical timings, please confirm with your priest.

Leicester festival dates — FAQ

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 →

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 →

What are the upcoming Hindu festival dates in Leicester?

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