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Melbourne Hindu Panchang
Melbourne · Purnimanta · Lahiri (Drik)
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Oct 11 · NavratriOct 19 · Durga AshtamiOct 21 · Dussehra
October 1, 2026
TithiKrishna Panchami · upto 5:05 PM
NakshatraKrittika · upto 10:32 AM
YogaSiddhi · upto 1:48 AM
KaranaKaulava · upto 6:16 AM
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MonthBhadrapada
SamvatVikram 2083 · Shaka 1948
PakshaKrishna
Sunrise5:56 AM
Sunset6:24 PM
Rahu Kaal1:43 PM – 3:17 PM
Abhijit Muhurat11:45 AM – 12:35 PM
ℹ️ Computed for your city (Drik · Lahiri). For ritually-critical timings, please confirm with your priest.

Melbourne festival dates — FAQ

When is Dhanteras in Melbourne in 2026?

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

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 →

What are the upcoming Hindu festival dates in Melbourne?

Upcoming major festivals in Melbourne: 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 12, 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.