Kartik Purnima 2025: Date, Time, Significance, and Celebrations Across India
Kartik Purnima 2025, one of the most sacred days in Hinduism, is being celebrated today, November 5, 2025. Also known as the Full Moon Day, this occasion is marked with devotion, fasting, and prayers dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. The day coincides with Dev Diwali in Varanasi and the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, making it spiritually significant for Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs alike.
Kartik Purnima 2025: Date and Time
- Purnima Tithi Begins: November 4, 2025 – 10:36 PM
- Purnima Tithi Ends: November 5, 2025 – 6:48 PM
- Shukla Purnima Moonrise: 5:11 PM
Kartik Purnima 2025: Spiritual Significance
Kartik Purnima falls on the fifteenth day of the lunar fortnight during the waxing phase of the moon. On this day, it is believed that divine lunar rays touch the earth, blessing devotees with peace and prosperity. The occasion is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, and devotees observe fasts, perform Satyanarayan Puja, and offer prayers with great devotion. Offering arghya (water) to the Moon God is considered highly meritorious.
Dev Diwali 2025: The Festival of Gods
Dev Diwali is celebrated with grandeur on the same day, especially along the ghats of Varanasi. It commemorates Lord Shiva’s victory over the demon Tripurasura, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness. The entire city is illuminated with countless diyas (lamps), creating a breathtaking spiritual atmosphere that draws pilgrims from across the country.
Lord Kartikeya’s Birth Anniversary and Kartik Snan
In South India, Kartik Purnima marks the birth anniversary of Lord Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva. Devotees celebrate with devotion and joy, offering prayers and lighting lamps.
The day is also significant for the Kartik Snan ritual. Taking a holy dip in sacred rivers such as Ganga, Yamuna, and Godavari is believed to purify the soul and absolve sins. Thousands of devotees gather at holy sites like Haridwar, Pushkar, and Varanasi to perform this ritual.
Kartik Purnima in Jainism
For Jains, this day marks the moment when Gautama Swami, the chief disciple of Lord Mahavira, attained Kevala Jnana (complete knowledge). Followers of Jainism observe special prayers and rituals to commemorate this event of enlightenment.
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025
The day also marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. Devotees celebrate his Parkash Purab with deep reverence through kirtans (devotional hymns), Akhand Path (continuous reading of the Guru Granth Sahib), and langars (community meals). His teachings of equality, unity, humility, and devotion continue to inspire millions around the world.
Kartik Purnima 2025: Puja Rituals
- Wake up early and take a holy bath to purify the body and mind.
- Clean the home and the puja area thoroughly.
- Light a diya with desi ghee before Lord Vishnu’s idol.
- Perform Satyanarayan Puja at any convenient time.
- Offer Tulsi Patra, Panchamrit, and Panjeeri as Bhog Prasad.
- Recite Vishnu mantras and perform aarti after reading the Satyanarayan Katha.
- Offer arghya to the Moon God in the evening.
- End the fast with sattvik food and distribute prasad among family and devotees.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Extends Greetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartik Purnima, and Dev Diwali.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he said:
“The life and message of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji continue to guide humanity with timeless wisdom. His teachings of compassion, equality, humility and service are very inspiring. Greetings on his Parkash Purab. May his divine light keep illuminating our planet forever.”
Sharing another message in Hindi, PM Modi added:
“देश के अपने सभी परिवारजनों को कार्तिक पूर्णिमा और देव दीपावली की कोटि-कोटि शुभकामनाएं। भारतीय संस्कृति और अध्यात्म से जुड़ा यह दिव्य अवसर हर किसी के लिए सुख, शांति, आरोग्य और सौभाग्य लेकर आए। पावन स्नान, दान-पुण्य, आरती और पूजन से जुड़ी हमारी यह पवित्र परंपरा सबके जीवन को प्रकाशित करे।”
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