What is Karthika Purnima Pooja?
Karthika Purnima Pooja is the full-moon worship of the holy month of Kartika: Shiva abhishekam or the Satyanarayana vratham during the day, and the Karthika deepam — lamps lit at dusk — performed at home with a pandit. It takes 1.5 to 2 hours with 1 pandit.
Karthika Purnima 2026 date and Pradosh Kaal
- Karthika Purnima 2026
- Tuesday, 24 November 2026Kartika Shukla Purnima
- Pradosh Kaal (evening deepam)
- 05:25 PM – 07:58 PMin Kakinada (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 Kakinada? 05:25 PM – 07:58 PM IST — the time after sunset, when lamps are lit, calculated for Kakinada.
The date is calculated by Rutviju’s panchang with the rule checked against Drik Panchang, for sunrise at Hyderabad; the Pradosh Kaal is for Kakinada. Your pandit confirms the exact muhurat for your home.
Pandits available for Karthika Purnima Pooja in Kakinada
Karthika Purnima Pooja in Kakinada
Telugu families light 365 wicks together (Karthika deepam), keep the Karthika Puranam and often do the Satyanarayana vratham.
Well-known temples in and around Kakinada
- Annavaram Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Temple
- Draksharamam Bhimeswara Swamy Temple
Areas we cover in and around Kakinada
- Samalkot
- Pithapuram
- Peddapuram
- Tuni
- Jaggampeta
కాకినాడలో కార్తీక పౌర్ణమి పూజ — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹2,750 నుండి.
Puja timings in Kakinada this week
Kakinada timings from Tue, 10 Nov. Avoid starting Karthika Purnima Pooja in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 10 Nov | 06:03 AM | 05:27 PM | 02:36 PM – 04:01 PM | 11:22 AM – 12:08 PM |
| Wed, 11 Nov | 06:03 AM | 05:27 PM | 11:45 AM – 01:10 PM | 11:22 AM – 12:08 PM |
| Thu, 12 Nov | 06:04 AM | 05:26 PM | 01:10 PM – 02:36 PM | 11:22 AM – 12:08 PM |
| Fri, 13 Nov | 06:04 AM | 05:26 PM | 10:20 AM – 11:45 AM | 11:22 AM – 12:08 PM |
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:05 AM | 05:26 PM | 08:55 AM – 10:20 AM | 11:23 AM – 12:08 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:05 AM | 05:26 PM | 04:01 PM – 05:26 PM | 11:23 AM – 12:08 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:06 AM | 05:26 PM | 07:31 AM – 08:56 AM | 11:23 AM – 12:08 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Kakinada
- Fri, 13 Nov
Vinayaka Chaturthi
- Fri, 20 Nov
Devutthana Ekadashi
- Sun, 22 Nov
Pradosh Vrat
- Tue, 24 Nov
Purnima
- Fri, 27 Nov
Sankashti Chaturthi
- Fri, 4 Dec
Utpanna Ekadashi
Karthika Purnima Pooja price in Kakinada and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Kakinada (this page) | ₹2,750 | Telugu |
| Rajahmundry | ₹2,750 | Telugu |
| Visakhapatnam | ₹2,750 | Telugu |
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 Kakinada?
Pradosh Kaal (evening deepam): 05:25 PM – 07:58 PM IST in Kakinada on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. Your pandit fixes the exact muhurat for your home.
How do I book a pandit for Karthika Purnima 2026 in Kakinada?
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 in Kakinada?
The starting dakshina in Kakinada is ₹2,750 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Kakinada (the base price is ₹2,500 in the metro cities). The pandit you choose, a samagri kit or express booking can change the total, which you see in full before paying.
Can I book a Telugu-speaking pandit for Karthika Purnima Pooja in Kakinada?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Kakinada do you cover?
Samalkot, Pithapuram, Peddapuram, Tuni and Jaggampeta and the rest of Kakinada. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.
కాకినాడలో కార్తీక పౌర్ణమి పూజ ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా కాకినాడలో కార్తీక పౌర్ణమి పూజ దక్షిణ ₹2,750 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
కాకినాడలో కార్తీక పౌర్ణమి పూజ చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
అవును. చిన్న అడ్వాన్స్తో స్లాట్ బుక్ చేస్తే, Rutviju బృందం మా పురోహితుల నెట్వర్క్ నుండి ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను 24 గంటల్లో ఏర్పాటు చేస్తుంది; కుదరకపోతే అడ్వాన్స్ మీ వాలెట్కు తిరిగి వస్తుంది.