Kartik Purnima 2025: Date, Timings, Puja Vidhi & Must-Do Rituals

Kartik Purnima is a significant full-moon festival in the Hindu calendar, celebrated with lamp offerings, river baths and devotion to deities. This autumn celebration holds deep spiritual meaning and offers an opportunity to align with auspicious energy. With 2025’s Purnima approaching, knowing the exact timing and rituals helps you participate consciously.

 Check your kundli today to align your personal energy with the festival’s timing.

Date & Timings for 2025

According to the panchang, Kartik Purnima in 2025 is observed on 5 November. The Purnima tithi begins late on 4 November at about 10:36 PM and extends into 5 November until around 6:48 PM. 

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Why This Day Matters

This day is often linked with the legends of Vishnu, Shiva and the sacred rivers the full-moon in the Kartik month enhances the power of devotion, light (deep daan) and spiritual reflection. It marks the culmination of the Kartik māsa and is sometimes called “Dev Diwali”. 

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Puja Vidhi & Rituals

Start with a holy bath early in the morning  preferably in a sacred river or near water and then perform a lamp-offering (deep daan) in your home. Use ghee lamps, light them facing east or northeast, and recite simple mantras or prayers. Some also fast or offer fruits/flowers to the deities. 

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Must-Do Practices

• Offer lamps under Tulsi or near a water body in the evening.
• Donate grains, light lamps for ancestors, or share food with the needy.
• Create a calm, lit-up space at home and reflect on gratitude and service.
• Evening prayers after moonrise bring extra awareness.

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Conclusion

Kartik Purnima is less about ritual perfection and more about conscious participation. It invites you to light up your inner world, slow down, and connect with something larger than routine. By aligning the timing, performing meaningful rituals and understanding your chart, you can make the day more than just a festival — a moment of personal reflection and renewal.

 Begin now with your kundli analysis and prepare your mind and heart for this auspicious day.

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