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Melbourne Hindu Panchang
Melbourne · Purnimanta · Lahiri (Drik)
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🌕 Purnima🌑 Amavasya• EkadashiShukla / Krishna
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Jul 6 · Guru PurnimaJul 26 · Nag Panchami
July 1, 2028
TithiShukla Dashami · upto 5:44 AM
NakshatraChitra · upto 1:04 PM
YogaShiva · upto 8:17 PM
KaranaTaitila · upto 6:28 PM
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MonthAshadha
SamvatVikram 2085 · Shaka 1950
PakshaShukla
Sunrise7:36 AM
Sunset5:12 PM
Rahu Kaal10:00 AM – 11:12 AM
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 Navratri in Melbourne in 2026?

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

When is Durga Ashtami in Melbourne in 2026?

Durga Ashtami in Melbourne falls on October 19, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Melbourne's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Durga Ashtami dates worldwide →

When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in Melbourne in 2026?

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in Melbourne falls on October 21, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Melbourne's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Dussehra (Vijayadashami) dates worldwide →

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 →

What are the upcoming Hindu festival dates in Melbourne?

Upcoming major festivals in Melbourne: Navratri (October 11, 2026), Durga Ashtami (October 19, 2026), Dussehra (Vijayadashami) (October 21, 2026), Dhanteras (November 6, 2026), Diwali (November 8, 2026), Bhai Dooj (November 11, 2026).

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.