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Melbourne Hindu Panchang
Melbourne · Purnimanta · Lahiri (Drik)
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Jul 29 · Guru Purnima
July 1, 2026
TithiKrishna Pratipada · upto 12:08 PM
NakshatraPurva Ashadha · upto 11:21 AM
YogaIndra · upto 8:34 PM
KaranaKaulava · upto 12:08 PM
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MonthJyeshtha
SamvatVikram 2083 · Shaka 1948
PakshaKrishna
Sunrise7:36 AM
Sunset5:11 PM
Rahu Kaal12:24 PM – 1:35 PM
Abhijit Muhurat12:04 PM – 12:43 PM
ℹ️ Computed for your city (Drik · Lahiri). For ritually-critical timings, please confirm with your priest.

Melbourne festival dates — FAQ

When is Diwali in Melbourne in 2026?

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

When is Bhai Dooj in Melbourne in 2026?

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

When is Chhath Puja in Melbourne in 2026?

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

When is Makar Sankranti in Melbourne in 2027?

Makar Sankranti in Melbourne falls on January 15, 2027. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Melbourne's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Makar Sankranti dates worldwide →

What are the upcoming Hindu festival dates in Melbourne?

Upcoming major festivals in Melbourne: Diwali (November 8, 2026), Bhai Dooj (November 11, 2026), Chhath Puja (November 15, 2026), Makar Sankranti (January 15, 2027), Vasant Panchami (February 12, 2027), Maha Shivratri (March 6, 2027).

Why are Melbourne'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 Melbourne rather than one generic date.