ChurkiKartik Purnima and Dev Diwali 2026: Date, Snan and Deepdaan Time
Kartik Purnima and Dev Diwali 2026 fall on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. Purnima tithi runs from 11:42 PM on 23 November to 8:23 PM on 24 November, so the holy dip is at dawn on 24 November and the Dev Diwali lamps are lit in the evening Pradosh, about 5:24 PM to 7:48 PM in New Delhi.
Key timings (New Delhi, IST)
| Kartik Purnima / Dev Diwali | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Purnima tithi | 23 Nov, 11:42 PM → 24 Nov, 8:23 PM |
| Sunrise (New Delhi) | 6:50 AM |
| Sunset (New Delhi) | 5:24 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal (deepdaan) | ≈ 5:24 PM – 7:48 PM |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab) | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 |
Why Kartik Purnima matters
Kartik Purnima, the full-moon day of the month of Kartik, is one of the holiest days in the Hindu calendar. It ends the month-long Kartik vows, including daily lamp offerings (deepdaan) and early-morning baths. Many take a holy dip in the Ganga or another river, give charity and worship Vishnu, Shiva and Tulsi.
Dev Diwali
Dev Diwali, "the Diwali of the gods", is celebrated on Kartik Purnima, especially in Varanasi, where lakhs of lamps light the ghats along the Ganga. It is said to mark the day the gods descend to bathe in the river. Because it is an evening festival, the Purnima tithi must be present during Pradosh, and it is: Purnima runs until 8:23 PM on 24 November, so the lamps are lit after sunset on 24 November.
Snan and charity time
Purnima is present at sunrise (6:50 AM) on 24 November, so the Kartik Purnima snan and charity are on the morning of 24 November. The best time is early in the morning before or around sunrise. If you cannot reach a river, bathe at home with a few drops of Ganga water.
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Sikhs celebrate Guru Nanak Gurpurab on Kartik Purnima, which falls on 24 November 2026 by the lunar calendar. Your gurdwara will announce its own programme, so check with them for the exact schedule.
Puja ideas
- Bathe early and wear clean clothes.
- Light a lamp at home and at the Tulsi plant in the evening.
- Offer sweets and fruit to Vishnu and perform the Satyanarayan katha, which many families do on this day.
- Donate food, clothes or lamps to those in need.
Your city
Tithi times are the same across India, but sunrise and sunset differ. Check the evening lighting time for your own city on the Churki Panchang.
Frequently asked questions
When is Kartik Purnima 2026?
Tuesday, 24 November 2026. Purnima runs from 11:42 PM on 23 November to 8:23 PM on 24 November.
When is Dev Diwali 2026?
Dev Diwali is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, in the evening after sunset, while Purnima is still running.
What is the best time for the Kartik Purnima holy dip?
Early morning on 24 November 2026, around sunrise (about 6:50 AM in New Delhi).
Is Guru Nanak Jayanti on the same day?
Yes, by the lunar calendar Guru Nanak Gurpurab falls on Kartik Purnima, 24 November 2026. Confirm the programme with your local gurdwara.
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Times are for New Delhi in Indian Standard Time and computed from real Sun and Moon positions (Lahiri ayanamsha). Other cities differ in sunrise, sunset and moonrise; traditions differ too, so confirm puja timing with your local pandit.