Kartik Purnima 2026 Date: In Hinduism, Kartik Purnima holds a significant place among the major ritual bathing occasions of the year—a day that people look forward to throughout the year. On this occasion, it is customary to bathe in sacred rivers, offer charity, and light lamps for Lord Shiva. These acts are believed to wash away sins and bestow spiritual merit. It is said that the deities themselves descend to the ghats of Kashi (Varanasi) to bathe and offer lamps; for this reason, Kartik Purnima is also known as 'Dev Deepawali' (the Deepawali of the gods). This year, the Kartik Purnima fast and the ritual bathing and charity observances fall on the same day (though, at times, these observances may span two days). Let us find out when Kartik Purnima falls.

Kartik Purnima 2026 Date
According to the Vedic calendar, the Purnima Tithi (full moon lunar day) of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) in the month of Kartik begins at 11:42 PM on Monday, November 23, and concludes at 8:23 PM on Tuesday, November 24. Based on the 'Udaya Tithi' (the lunar day prevailing at sunrise), Kartik Purnima falls on Tuesday, November 24. The Kartik Purnima fast, as well as the ritual bathing and charity, will be observed on this day.

Kartik Purnima 2026 Auspicious Timings (Muhurthas)
The most auspicious time for the ritual bath on Kartik Purnima is the 'Brahma Muhurtha,' which, on this day, lasts from 5:03 AM to 5:57 AM. If you are unable to bathe during the Brahma Muhurtha, you may do so at sunrise or shortly thereafter. After bathing, wear clean clothes and offer charity according to your capacity. Sunrise on this day is at 6:51 AM. The 'Abhijit Muhurtha' on this Purnima is from 11:47 AM to 12:29 PM, and the 'Nishita Muhurtha' (a period around midnight) is from 11:41 PM to 12:35 AM. Kartik Purnima 2026: Moonrise

On the day of Kartik Purnima, those observing a fast worship the moon at night and offer *arghya* (a ritual offering of water). On Kartik Purnima, the moon will rise at 05:01 PM. There is no moonset time on this day.

Kartik Purnima and Three Auspicious Yogas

This year, three auspicious *yogas* (astrological alignments) will coincide with Kartik Purnima. In the morning, *Parigha Yoga* will be in effect until 04:06 PM. Following this, *Shiva Yoga* will begin—a period considered excellent for *japa* (chanting), *tapa* (austerity), worship, and *sadhana* (spiritual practice).

Additionally, *Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga* will occur on Kartik Purnima, starting at 06:51 AM and lasting until 11:25 PM. This is a highly auspicious alignment; any wishes or intentions with which you perform your fast, ritual bathing, or acts of charity during this time may be fulfilled.

On the day of Purnima, the *Krittika Nakshatra* will prevail from the morning until 11:25 PM, after which the *Rohini Nakshatra* will begin.

Kartik Purnima 2026: Timing of Bhadra

*Bhadra* (an inauspicious period in Vedic astrology) will also occur on the occasion of Kartik Purnima. It will begin at 06:51 AM and conclude at 10:05 AM. During this time, *Bhadra* is said to reside in *Svarga Loka* (the celestial realm); therefore, it will have no adverse effects on Earth.

Given this, you may perform ritual bathing, charity, and worship on November 24th during the *Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga*. By the grace of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, your hardships will be alleviated.

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