🌕 Kartik Purnima 2025 – 6 November (Thursday)

Kartik Purnima, falling on Thursday, 6 November 2025, is one of the holiest full moon days (Purnima Tithi) in the Hindu lunar calendar. It occurs in the month of Kartik (October–November), which is considered highly sacred for performing religious rituals, charity, and spiritual practices.

The day is also known as Tripurari Purnima—it marks the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.

Devotees take a holy bath in sacred rivers such as Ganga, Yamuna, or Godavari at sunrise, perform Deep Daan (lamp offering) in temples, and observe Satyanarayan Puja at home.

Kartik Purnima is celebrated across India as:

• Dev Deepawali in Varanasi,
• Guru Nanak Jayanti in Sikhism, and
• Tripuri Purnima among Shaivites.

🕉️ Puja Vidhi (Rituals):

1. Wake up before sunrise and perform a holy bath (Kartik Snan).
2. Offer water, flowers, and bilva leaves to Lord Shiva.
3. Light ghee diyas in temples and around homes during the evening.
4. Perform Satyanarayan Katha and Deep Daan for divine blessings.
5. Donate food, clothes, and lamps to Brahmins and the needy.

🌟 Spiritual Significance:

• The month of Kartik is considered the most sacred month in the Hindu year.
• Bathing in the holy river on Kartik Purnima grants moksha (liberation).
• The lighting of lamps symbolizes the removal of ignorance and ego.
• It is also believed that Lord Vishnu appeared in the Matsya Avatar (fish incarnation) on this day.

🧭 FAQ – Kartik Purnima 2025

Q1. When is Kartik Purnima in 2025?
A1. Kartik Purnima will be celebrated on Thursday, 6 November 2025.

Q2. Why is Kartik Purnima celebrated?
A2. It marks the victory of Lord Shiva over Tripurasura and the appearance of Lord Vishnu’s Matsya Avatar.

Q3. What is the importance of bathing on Kartik Purnima?
A3. Taking a holy bath (Kartik Snan) on this day is believed to wash away sins and grant moksha.

Q4. How is Kartik Purnima celebrated in India?
A4. Devotees perform Deep Daan, take holy dips, worship Lord Shiva and Vishnu, and celebrate Dev Deepawali in Varanasi.