Kartik Purnima 2025: Auspicious Bath & Puja Timings, Significance, worship Rituals and Spiritual Benefits
Kartik Purnima, also known as Dev Diwali and Tripuri Purnima, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and Goddess Lakshmi. In 2025, Kartik Purnima will be celebrated on November 5th. This festival symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
Significance of Kartik Purnima
According to ancient scriptures, Lord Vishnu took his Matsya avatar on this day to protect humanity and the Vedas. Lord Shiva also defeated the demon Tripurasura on this day, hence it is called Tripuri Purnima. Bathing in the Ganges or other sacred rivers and charitable acts on Kartik Purnima cleanse sins and purify the soul, bringing prosperity and peace to life.
Auspicious Bathing and Puja Timings
According to “Rishikesh Panchang” (Kashi) In 2025, Kartik Purnima will start from 09:33 PM on November 4 and end at 07:16 PM on November 5. The best time for holy baths and charity is between 4:54 AM and 5:41 AM on November 5. Bathing in the Ganges and giving donations to the needy at this time earns great spiritual merit.
Worship Rituals
On Kartik Purnima, wake up before sunrise, complete your daily chores, and perform a holy bath during the auspicious time. Worship Lord Vishnu, Shiva, and Goddess Lakshmi by placing their idols on yellow cloth, offering flowers, fragrant substances like desi attar, and food offerings. Light lamps and recite Vishnu Chalisa, Vishnu Sahasranama, Shiva Chalisa, or Shiva Panchakshara Stotra. Donate food, clothes, or money to Brahmins, priests, or gurus and share prasad with others.
Spiritual Benefits
Fasting, worship, and charity on Kartik Purnima bring happiness, prosperity, and peace into life. It is believed that these acts open the path to liberation (moksha) in the later stages of life.
Dev Diwali Festival
Kartik Purnima is also celebrated as Dev Diwali, the Diwali of the gods. It is believed that on this day, gods descend to Earth and celebrate by lighting lamps. This festival symbolizes the triumph of divine light and wisdom over ignorance.
