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)
- 05:32 PM – 08:05 PMin Vijayawada (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 Vijayawada? 05:32 PM – 08:05 PM IST — the time after sunset, when lamps are lit, calculated for Vijayawada.
The date is calculated by Rutviju’s panchang with the rule checked against Drik Panchang, for sunrise at Hyderabad; the Pradosh Kaal is for Vijayawada. Your pandit confirms the exact muhurat for your home.
Pandits available for Karthika Purnima Pooja in Vijayawada
Karthika Purnima Pooja in Vijayawada
Telugu families light 365 wicks together (Karthika deepam), keep the Karthika Puranam and often do the Satyanarayana vratham.
Well-known temples in and around Vijayawada
- Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri
- Amareswara Swamy Temple, Amaravati
Areas we cover in and around Vijayawada
- Benz Circle
- Patamata
- Governorpet
- Gunadala
- Poranki
- Kanuru
- Bhavanipuram
- Gollapudi
- Amaravati
విజయవాడలో కార్తీక పౌర్ణమి పూజ — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹2,750 నుండి.
Puja timings in Vijayawada this week
Vijayawada 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 | 06:09 AM | 05:34 PM | 02:43 PM – 04:08 PM | 11:28 AM – 12:14 PM |
| Wed, 11 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:34 PM | 11:51 AM – 01:17 PM | 11:28 AM – 12:14 PM |
| Thu, 12 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:33 PM | 01:17 PM – 02:42 PM | 11:29 AM – 12:14 PM |
| Fri, 13 Nov | 06:10 AM | 05:33 PM | 10:26 AM – 11:52 AM | 11:29 AM – 12:14 PM |
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:10 AM | 05:33 PM | 09:01 AM – 10:26 AM | 11:29 AM – 12:14 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:33 PM | 04:08 PM – 05:33 PM | 11:29 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:33 PM | 07:37 AM – 09:02 AM | 11:29 AM – 12:15 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Vijayawada
- 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 Vijayawada and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Vijayawada (this page) | ₹2,750 | Telugu |
| Guntur | ₹2,750 | Telugu |
| Eluru | ₹2,750 | Telugu |
| Khammam | ₹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 Vijayawada?
Pradosh Kaal (evening deepam): 05:32 PM – 08:05 PM IST in Vijayawada 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 Vijayawada?
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 Vijayawada?
Expect to pay from ₹2,750 in Vijayawada — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Vijayawada (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 Telugu-speaking pandit for Karthika Purnima Pooja in Vijayawada?
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 Vijayawada do you cover?
Benz Circle, Patamata, Governorpet, Gunadala, Poranki and Kanuru and the rest of Vijayawada. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.
విజయవాడలో కార్తీక పౌర్ణమి పూజ ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా విజయవాడలో కార్తీక పౌర్ణమి పూజ దక్షిణ ₹2,750 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
విజయవాడలో 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.