Kartik Purnima is considered a very significant festival in the Hindu Panchang. This festival, which follows Diwali and Chhath, is the main festival of the Kartik month. According to tradition, it is customary on this day to take baths in sacred rivers, including the Ganges, and perform charity for the needy. There is a religious belief that lighting lamps on this day brings merit. Lighting fires in temples and on riverbanks holds special significance.
Deva Diwali is celebrated on this day. It is believed that deities descend to earth on this day to celebrate Diwali. This festival is particularly picturesque on the banks of the Ganga in Varanasi, where thousands and millions of lamps are lit in the evening, illuminating the entire bank. Pilgrims arrive from afar to witness this spectacle. Lamp lighting ceremonies are also held in other holy shrines across the country.
Date and Auspicious Time of Kartik Purnima 2026
According to the Panchang, Kartik Purnima will be celebrated on November 24, 2026, on a Tuesday. The start of the Purnima date is on November 23 at 23:42, and its end is on November 24 at 20:23.
Kartik Purnima Date: November 24, 2026, Tuesday.
Start of Purnima Date: November 23, 23:42.
End of Purnima Date: November 24, 20:23.
Auspicious Time for Offering Lamps: from 17:08 to 19:47.
Auspicious Time for Bathing and Offering on Kartik Purnima
This time, the auspicious time for bathing and making offerings on Kartik Purnima will be Brahma Muhurta from 5:03 to 5:57 AM. After this, you can engage in worship from the beginning of Brahma Muhurta until 7:47 AM. The moonrise time on this day is indicated as 17:01.
Religious Significance of Kartik Purnima
According to mythological history, on the day of Kartik Purnima, Lord Shiva destroyed the demon named Tripurasura. The gods who suffered under the tyranny of Tripurasura found liberation after his defeat. In celebration of this victory, the gods illuminated the celestial world with lamps. Since then, the tradition of celebrating Deva Diwali on Kartik Purnima has been established. Therefore, this date is also called Tripurari Purnima. On this day, worshipping Lord Shiva, bathing in sacred rivers, and lighting lamps are considered auspicious. According to religious beliefs, performing these actions brings happiness and prosperity to a person's life, as well as reward.
