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)
- 05:38 PM – 08:10 PMin Nellore (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 Nellore? 05:38 PM – 08:10 PM IST — the time after sunset, when lamps are lit, calculated for Nellore.
The date is calculated by Rutviju’s panchang with the rule checked against Drik Panchang, for sunrise at Hyderabad; the Pradosh Kaal is for Nellore. Your pandit confirms the exact muhurat for your home.
Karthika Purnima Pooja in Nellore
Telugu families light 365 wicks together (Karthika deepam), keep the Karthika Puranam and often do the Satyanarayana vratham.
Vishnu temples in and around Nellore
- Sri Talpagiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple
- Penchalakona Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Areas we cover in and around Nellore
- Kavali
- Gudur
- Kovur
- Buchireddypalem
- Venkatagiri
- Atmakur
నెల్లూరులో కార్తీక పౌర్ణమి పూజ — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹2,750 నుండి.
Puja timings in Nellore this week
Nellore 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 | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 02:47 PM – 04:13 PM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Wed, 11 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:39 PM | 11:54 AM – 01:20 PM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Thu, 12 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:39 PM | 01:20 PM – 02:46 PM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Fri, 13 Nov | 06:10 AM | 05:39 PM | 10:28 AM – 11:54 AM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:10 AM | 05:39 PM | 09:02 AM – 10:28 AM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:38 PM | 04:12 PM – 05:38 PM | 11:32 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:38 PM | 07:37 AM – 09:03 AM | 11:32 AM – 12:18 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Nellore
- 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 Nellore and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Nellore (this page) | ₹2,750 | Telugu |
| Tirupati | ₹2,750 | Telugu |
| Ongole | ₹2,750 | Telugu |
| Kadapa | ₹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 Nellore?
Pradosh Kaal (evening deepam): 05:38 PM – 08:10 PM IST in Nellore 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 Nellore?
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 Nellore?
Karthika Purnima Pooja in Nellore starts from ₹2,750 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Nellore (the base price is ₹2,500 in the metro cities). Samagri and express booking are optional, and the full bill with GST is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Telugu-speaking pandit for Karthika Purnima Pooja in Nellore?
Yes — Telugu-speaking pandits are the norm in Nellore. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Nellore do you cover?
Kavali, Gudur, Kovur, Buchireddypalem, Venkatagiri and Atmakur and the rest of Nellore. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.
నెల్లూరులో కార్తీక పౌర్ణమి పూజ ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా నెల్లూరులో కార్తీక పౌర్ణమి పూజ దక్షిణ ₹2,750 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
నెల్లూరులో కార్తీక పౌర్ణమి పూజ చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
అవును. మంత్రాలు సంస్కృతంలో, సంకల్పం మరియు వివరణ తెలుగులో చేసే ధ్రువీకరించిన పురోహితులు Kavali, Gudur, Kovur, Buchireddypalem సహా నెల్లూరు అంతటా ఇంటికి వస్తారు.