Kartik Purnima and Dev Deepawali 2026 Date
Kartik Purnima 2026 is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, the same day as Dev Deepawali in Varanasi.
Kartik Purnima 2026 date and Purnima tithi
Kartik Purnima 2026: Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Kartik Purnima is the full moon that closes the holy month of Kartik. In 2026 Purnima tithi begins at 11:42 PM on 23 November and ends at 8:23 PM on 24 November (New Delhi). Purnima is the sunrise tithi on the 24th, so the holy bath and fast are on Tuesday, 24 November. Moonrise in New Delhi is at 5:01 PM.
| Item | Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Purnima tithi (New Delhi) | 11:42 PM (23 Nov) – 8:23 PM (24 Nov) |
| Moonrise (New Delhi), 24 Nov | 5:01 PM |
| Dev Deepawali Pradosh muhurat (Varanasi), 24 Nov | 5:08 PM – 7:47 PM |
Dev Deepawali
On Kartik Purnima evening the ghats of Varanasi are lit with lakhs of diyas for Dev Deepawali, the “Diwali of the gods”, believed to celebrate Shiva’s victory over the demon Tripurasura (hence the name Tripurari Purnima). Ganga aarti, boat processions and fireworks draw large crowds; the Pradosh muhurat above is calculated for Varanasi.
Significance and observances
- Kartik snan, the holy dip in the Ganga or another river at dawn, completes the month-long Kartik vrat; Pushkar, Garhmukteshwar, Haridwar and Prayagraj hold large fairs.
- Deep daan: lamps floated on rivers and lit at temples.
- Sikh communities celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Purab (Gurpurab) on Kartik Purnima; check the date announced by your gurdwara.
- Jains mark the day with pilgrimage to Palitana (Shatrunjaya), and Odisha celebrates Boita Bandana, floating small boats in memory of its ancient sea traders.
- The day is also linked with Vishnu’s Matsya avatar in some traditions.
Panchang for the day
Panchang for 24 November 2026 (New Delhi).
Kartik Purnima 2027
Kartik Purnima 2027 is listed on Sunday, 14 November 2027.
Related
All times are IST for New Delhi unless stated otherwise. Muhurat changes with your city’s sunrise, sunset and moonrise: check today’s Panchang for your location. Outside India the date can differ; use your local panchang. Sources: Drik Panchang (New Delhi), cross-checked with Free Panchang’s own calculation (Lahiri ayanamsa).
Frequently asked questions
- Kartik Purnima 2026 kab hai?
- Kartik Purnima 2026 is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026.
- When is Dev Deepawali 2026?
- Dev Deepawali in Varanasi is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, with the Pradosh muhurat 5:08 PM to 7:47 PM.
- What are the Purnima tithi timings for Kartik Purnima 2026?
- Purnima runs from 11:42 PM on 23 November to 8:23 PM on 24 November 2026 (New Delhi).