When is Kartik Purnima?
Kartik Purnima in 2026 falls on November 24, 2026, Tuesday. It is observed from the morning on the Purnima tithi of the Shukla paksha of Kartik month.
Kartik Purnima: date and time
| Year | Date | Tithi (Shukla Purnima) | Puja time (New Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 24, 2026, Tuesday | 11:43 pm, November 23 to 8:24 pm, November 24 | Sunrise: 6:50 am |
| 2027 | November 14, 2027, Sunday | 9:56 am, November 13 to 8:56 am, November 14 | Sunrise: 6:42 am |
Ganga snan, deepdaan and Guru Nanak Jayanti. The festival is kept on the day this tithi prevails at sunrise.
Significance of Kartik Purnima
Where it is celebrated: all over India; the Dev Deepawali of Varanasi is famous
Ganga snan and deepdaan are very important on this day. In Varanasi, Dev Deepawali is celebrated with lakhs of diyas on the ghats. The Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev ji is also on this day.
Kartik Purnima puja vidhi
- Bathe in the Ganga or a holy river in the morning.
- Give daan (charity).
- In the evening, offer deepdaan at home, at the temple and by the river.
Listen and sing along
7:19Om Jai Shiv Onkara — Shiv aarti
OmKiran Bhakti
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Frequently asked questions
When is Kartik Purnima 2026?
Kartik Purnima in 2026 falls on November 24, 2026, Tuesday. It is observed from the morning on the Purnima tithi of the Shukla paksha of Kartik month.
On which tithi is Kartik Purnima celebrated?
Kartik month, Shukla paksha, Purnima. The festival is kept on the day this tithi prevails at sunrise.
What is the significance of Kartik Purnima?
Ganga snan, deepdaan and Guru Nanak Jayanti.
Kartik Purnima 2026 date?
Kartik Purnima 2026: Tuesday, November 24, 2026.