Kartik Purnima 2025: Kartik Purnima holds immense spiritual importance in Hinduism. On this auspicious day, devotees worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiv, and perform rituals like snan, daan, and deepdaan. It is believed that taking a dip in holy rivers and offering lamps on Kartik Purnima destroys sins and leads to moksh. In 2025, this sacred full moon day coincides with Dev Deepawali, the festival of lights celebrated by the gods, making it even more divine.
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When Is Kartik Purnima 2025?
In 2025, Kartik Purnima will begin on 4 November at 11:37 PM and end on 5 November at 6:49 PM. As the Purnima Tithi will prevail during sunrise on 5 November, devotees will observe Kartik Purnima fast and rituals on this day, which falls on a Wednesday. This marks one of the most spiritually charged nights of the year.
Dev Deepawali 2025 Shubh Muhurat
The auspicious time to celebrate Dev Deepawali falls during the Pradosh Kaal, from 5:15 PM to 7:50 PM on 5 November 2025. This is the ideal time to light diyas, perform prayers, and express devotion through deepdaan and aarti. The glowing ghats of Kashi and other holy cities during this period reflect celestial energy and devotion.
- Snan Muhurat: From sunrise till 5:01 PM
- Daan Muhurat: From sunrise till 5:12 PM
- Deepdaan Muhurat: 5:15 PM to 7:51 PM
- Brahma Muhurat: 4:46 AM – 5:37 AM
- Vijay Muhurat: 1:56 PM – 2:41 PM
- Godhuli Muhurat: 5:40 PM – 6:05 PM
- Moonrise: 7:20 PM
The Purnima Tithi begins at 10:36 PM on 4 November and concludes at 6:48 PM on 5 November. According to Uday Tithi, all major rituals and fasting should be performed on 5 November itself.
These moments hold special energy for prayer and meditation, believed to bring spiritual elevation and divine grace.
Significance Of Kartik Purnima
Kartik Purnima symbolises victory of light over darkness and devotion over ego. It is said that on this day, Lord Shiv killed the demon Tripurasura, hence the festival is also known as Tripurari Purnima. The lighting of diyas symbolises inner illumination and liberation of the soul from negativity. Many also perform rituals for their ancestors and make offerings to the needy as acts of virtue.
Kartik Purnima 2025 Puja Vidhi
Devotees begin the day before sunrise, taking a holy dip in sacred rivers or water bodies. After bath, prayers are offered to the Sun God followed by Vishnu and Lakshmi Puja.
At home, devotees clean the space, place a yellow cloth on a sacred platform, and install idols or pictures of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Offer flowers, garlands, and light diyas. Reciting Vishnu Chalisa and chanting mantras bring divine energy. After offering fruits and sweets as bhog, distribute prasad among family and devotees.
The Importance Of Daan On Kartik Purnima
Charity holds a special place on this auspicious day. Donating essentials, food, or clothing to the needy is said to bring prosperity and spiritual merit. Lighting lamps under the Tulsi plant or in temples is also considered highly auspicious. Devotees often float earthen diyas in rivers, symbolising surrender to divine light and gratitude for blessings received.
Spiritual Essence Of Dev Deepawali 2025
As diyas illuminate every corner of the ghats on Dev Deepawali night, devotees believe that celestial beings descend to Earth to witness this divine spectacle. The glowing lamps represent spiritual awakening and divine blessings from Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiv. Kartik Purnima thus reminds every devotee that light, when kindled within, can dispel even the deepest darkness.
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