Kartik Purnima

Kartik Purnima is a Hindu major festival celebrated on Tuesday 24 November. Bathing in the Sarayu, Ganga, or any sacred river on this day is held especially auspicious.

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Kartik Purnima

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Bathing in the Sarayu, Ganga, or any sacred river on this day is held especially auspicious.

When is Kartik Purnima?

Kartik Purnima falls on Tuesday 24 November.

Puja Vidhi

Puja Vidhi for this festival
1. Bathe early and wear clean clothes.
2. Purify the puja space by sprinkling Gangajal.
3. Install the image or murti of your ishta devata; offer flowers, akshat, and a lit lamp.
4. Offer incense, naivedya, and arghya (water).
5. Chant the mantra or stotra associated with this festival 108 times.
6. Perform aarti with family and sound the conch.
7. Distribute prasad and offer dana (charity) to those in need.

Note: Bathing in the Sarayu, Ganga, or any sacred river on this day is held especially auspicious.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Kartik Purnima?

Kartik Purnima falls on Tuesday 24 November.

What is Kartik Purnima?

Bathing in the Sarayu, Ganga, or any sacred river on this day is held especially auspicious.

How is Kartik Purnima celebrated?

Kartik Purnima is observed as a major festival — with puja, fasting, mantra-jap and kirtan. The full puja vidhi is on this page below.

Why is Kartik Purnima important?

Bathing in the Sarayu, Ganga, or any sacred river on this day is held especially auspicious.