Kartika Purnima 2026: date and puja muhurat
The full moon of Kartika; Dev Deepawali, the Diwali of the gods, is kept on its evening.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Kartika Purnima 2026
Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Kartika Shukla Purnima: 11:42 PM, 23 Nov – 8:23 PM, 24 Nov
Kartika Purnima 2027
Sunday, 14 November 2027
Kartika Shukla Purnima: 9:55 AM, 13 Nov – 8:55 AM, 14 Nov
Kartika Purnima dates 2026–2030
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 |
| 2027 | Sunday, 14 November 2027 |
| 2028 | Thursday, 2 November 2028 |
| 2029 | Wednesday, 21 November 2029 |
| 2030 | Sunday, 10 November 2030 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Kartika Purnima 2026 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 |
| Mumbai | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 |
| Kolkata | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 |
| Chennai | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 |
| Hyderabad | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 |
| Pune | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 |
| Ahmedabad | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The full moon of Kartika; Dev Deepawali, the Diwali of the gods, is kept on its evening. Tradition holds that the gods come down to bathe in the Ganga; it is also Guru Nanak Jayanti for Sikhs.
Why it matters
The full moon that closes the holy month of Kartika: lamps on the water and a sacred bath.
How it is traditionally kept
A holy dip, lamps (deepdan) on riverbanks at dusk, especially at Varanasi, and charity.
- Take a holy dip at dawn
- Float lamps (deep daan) on a river or pond
- Worship Vishnu and Shiva
- Give in charity
Across India
Dev Deepawali on the ghats of Varanasi; Guru Nanak Jayanti for Sikhs; Tripuri Purnima in the south.
Questions
When is Kartika Purnima in 2026?
Kartika Purnima is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
When is Kartika Purnima in 2027?
Kartika Purnima is on Sunday, 14 November 2027, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
What is Kartika Purnima?
The full moon of Kartika; Dev Deepawali, the Diwali of the gods, is kept on its evening. Tradition holds that the gods come down to bathe in the Ganga; it is also Guru Nanak Jayanti for Sikhs.
How is Kartika Purnima traditionally kept?
A holy dip, lamps (deepdan) on riverbanks at dusk, especially at Varanasi, and charity.
When is Kartika Purnima in 2028?
Thursday, 2 November 2028. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Kartika Purnima in 2029?
Wednesday, 21 November 2029. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Kartika Purnima in 2030?
Sunday, 10 November 2030. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Kartika Purnima celebrated across India?
Dev Deepawali on the ghats of Varanasi; Guru Nanak Jayanti for Sikhs; Tripuri Purnima in the south.
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