What is Karthika Purnima Pooja?
Kartika is the month most sacred to both Shiva and Vishnu, and its full moon is its peak. Shiva is worshipped as Tripurari, who destroyed the three cities of Tripurasura on this day, and lamps lit at dusk (deepa daanam) are said to bring lasting merit. In the Telugu states the whole month is kept with daily lamps and Monday fasts, and in Varanasi the same evening is Dev Deepawali.
Karthika Purnima 2026 date and Pradosh Kaal
- Karthika Purnima 2026
- Tuesday, 24 November 2026Kartika Shukla Purnima
- Pradosh Kaal (evening deepam)
- 05:40 PM – 08:13 PMin Hyderabad (IST)
When is Karthika Purnima 2026? Karthika Purnima 2026 is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 (Kartika Shukla Purnima).
What is the Pradosh Kaal on Karthika Purnima in Hyderabad? 05:40 PM – 08:13 PM IST — the time after sunset, when lamps are lit, calculated for Hyderabad.
The date is calculated by Rutviju’s panchang with the rule checked against Drik Panchang, for sunrise at Hyderabad; the Pradosh Kaal is for Hyderabad. Your pandit confirms the exact muhurat for your home.
Verified pandits who perform Karthika Purnima Pooja
These 9 pandits have been approved by the Rutviju team and perform Karthika Purnima Pooja. Open a profile to see the languages, experience and every puja they do, and book directly.
The story of Karthika Purnima Pooja
What is Karthika Pournami Pooja?
Karthika Pournami Pooja on the full moon of Karthika masam honours Lord Shiva with deepams, Rudrabhishekam and the lighting of 365 wicks (jwala thoranam), and Lord Vishnu with Tulasi pooja.
Karthika is the holiest month for Shiva and Vishnu. On the Pournami, families light 365 wicks for the merit of a lamp lit every day of the year, take a holy dip and listen to the Karthika Puranam.
Benefits
- Merit of the holiest day of Karthika masam
- Blessings of Shiva and Vishnu
- Removal of sins and peace for the family
When to perform
- Karthika Pournami (Kartik Purnima)
How Karthika Pournami Pooja is performed
- Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- Rudrabhishekam
- Tulasi pooja
- Lighting of 365 wicks
- Karthika Puranam reading
- Harathi
Benefits and best time for Karthika Purnima Pooja
Benefits
- Blessings of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu
- Merit of the Karthika deepam and charity
- Peace and well-being for the family
When to perform
- Karthika Purnima — the full moon of Kartika
- Pradosh Kaal (dusk) for the deepam
Karthika Purnima Pooja vidhi (step by step)
- 1Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- 2Rudrabhishekam with milk, curd, honey and water, or the Satyanarayana vratham with katha
- 3Bilva and tulasi archana
- 4Karthika deepam: 365 wicks or a row of lamps lit at dusk
- 5Harathi, prasadam and deepa daanam
Karthika Purnima Pooja samagri list
- 365-wick deepam or 365 cotton wicks
- Ghee or sesame oil
- Milk, curd, honey and water for abhishekam
- Bilva leaves, tulasi and flowers
- Fruits and sweets
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking; you can add a Rutviju samagri kit to your order.
Karthika Purnima Pooja across India’s traditions
Telugu tradition
Telugu families light 365 wicks together (Karthika deepam), keep the Karthika Puranam and often do the Satyanarayana vratham.
Tamil tradition
Tamil families mark Karthigai Deepam in the same season with rows of lamps; the Purnima puja is often done with Shiva abhishekam.
Kannada tradition
Karnataka families light lamps and do Shiva and Vishnu puja through Kartika masa.
Odia tradition
In Odisha, Kartika Purnima is Boita Bandana: lamps in small boats are floated on water at dawn.
Hindi tradition
North Indian families take a holy bath (Kartik snan) and light diyas; in Varanasi it is Dev Deepawali.
Book Karthika Purnima Pooja in your city
Telangana
- Hyderabad
- Warangal
- Karimnagar
- Nizamabad
- Khammam
- Sangareddy
- Siddipet
- Yadagirigutta
- Nalgonda
- Suryapet
- Mahabubnagar
- Mancherial
- Adilabad
Andhra Pradesh
- Visakhapatnam
- Vijayawada
- Guntur
- Tirupati
- Nellore
- Kurnool
- Kadapa
- Anantapur
- Rajahmundry
- Kakinada
- Eluru
- Ongole
- Srikakulam
- Vizianagaram
- Chittoor
- Machilipatnam
- Bhimavaram
- Amalapuram
- Anakapalli
- Narasaraopet
- Nandyal
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Delhi NCR
Uttar Pradesh (Delhi NCR)
Haryana (Delhi NCR)
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Chandigarh (Punjab & Haryana)
Bihar
Odisha
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Frequently asked questions
When is Karthika Purnima 2026?
Karthika Purnima 2026 is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 (Kartika Shukla Purnima).
What time is the Karthika Purnima puja in Hyderabad?
Pradosh Kaal (evening deepam): 05:40 PM – 08:13 PM IST in Hyderabad on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. Your pandit fixes the exact muhurat for your home.
How do I book a pandit for Karthika Purnima 2026?
Open the Karthika Purnima Pooja booking page, choose a verified pandit and a time on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, and pay online — or send your details on WhatsApp and Rutviju arranges a pandit. Book early: festival slots fill fast.
How much does Karthika Purnima Pooja cost?
On Rutviju, Karthika Purnima Pooja starts from ₹2,500 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. The final price depends on your city, the pandit you choose, samagri and express booking, and is shown in full before you pay.
How long does Karthika Purnima Pooja take?
About 1.5 to 2 hours, performed by 1 pandit.
Can the pooja be done in the evening?
Yes. The deepam is lit in Pradosh Kaal after sunset, so most families book the pandit for the late afternoon and evening.
Is the Satyanarayana vratham done on Karthika Purnima?
Yes, many Telugu families do it on this day; mention it when booking and the pandit brings the katha and samagri list for it.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Karthika Purnima Pooja?
Yes. Rutviju has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.
In which cities can I book Karthika Purnima Pooja?
Karthika Purnima Pooja can be booked in 52 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Sangareddy. Choose your city below for local details.