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)
- 05:13 PM – 07:53 PMin Lucknow (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 Lucknow? 05:13 PM – 07:53 PM IST — the time after sunset, when lamps are lit, calculated for Lucknow.
The date is calculated by Rutviju’s panchang with the rule checked against Drik Panchang, for sunrise at Hyderabad; the Pradosh Kaal is for Lucknow. Your pandit confirms the exact muhurat for your home.
Pandits available for Karthika Purnima Pooja in Lucknow
Karthika Purnima Pooja in Lucknow
North Indian families take a holy bath (Kartik snan) and light diyas; in Varanasi it is Dev Deepawali.
Shiva temples in and around Lucknow
- Mankameshwar Temple
Areas we cover in and around Lucknow
- Gomti Nagar
- Aliganj
- Indira Nagar
- Hazratganj
- Jankipuram
- Alambagh
Puja timings in Lucknow this week
Lucknow 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 | 06:22 AM | 05:18 PM | 02:34 PM – 03:56 PM | 11:28 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Wed, 11 Nov | 06:23 AM | 05:17 PM | 11:50 AM – 01:12 PM | 11:28 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Thu, 12 Nov | 06:23 AM | 05:17 PM | 01:12 PM – 02:34 PM | 11:28 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Fri, 13 Nov | 06:24 AM | 05:17 PM | 10:29 AM – 11:50 AM | 11:29 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:25 AM | 05:16 PM | 09:08 AM – 10:29 AM | 11:29 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:26 AM | 05:16 PM | 03:54 PM – 05:16 PM | 11:29 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:26 AM | 05:15 PM | 07:47 AM – 09:09 AM | 11:29 AM – 12:12 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Lucknow
- 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 Lucknow and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Lucknow (this page) | ₹2,750 | Hindi |
| Varanasi | ₹2,750 | Hindi |
| Delhi | ₹2,500 | Hindi |
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 Lucknow?
Pradosh Kaal (evening deepam): 05:13 PM – 07:53 PM IST in Lucknow 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 Lucknow?
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 Lucknow?
Expect to pay from ₹2,750 in Lucknow — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Lucknow (the base price is ₹2,500 in the metro cities). Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Hindi-speaking pandit for Karthika Purnima Pooja in Lucknow?
Yes. Each pandit’s languages are listed on their profile, so you can choose one who follows your family’s tradition; mantras are in Sanskrit.
Which areas of Lucknow do you cover?
Gomti Nagar, Aliganj, Indira Nagar, Hazratganj, Jankipuram and Alambagh and the rest of Lucknow. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.