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)
- 05:20 PM – 07:54 PMin Visakhapatnam (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 Visakhapatnam? 05:20 PM – 07:54 PM IST — the time after sunset, when lamps are lit, calculated for Visakhapatnam.
The date is calculated by Rutviju’s panchang with the rule checked against Drik Panchang, for sunrise at Hyderabad; the Pradosh Kaal is for Visakhapatnam. Your pandit confirms the exact muhurat for your home.
Pandits available for Karthika Purnima Pooja in Visakhapatnam
Karthika Purnima Pooja in Visakhapatnam
Telugu families light 365 wicks together (Karthika deepam), keep the Karthika Puranam and often do the Satyanarayana vratham.
Vishnu temples in and around Visakhapatnam
- Simhachalam Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Areas we cover in and around Visakhapatnam
- MVP Colony
- Gajuwaka
- Madhurawada
- Seethammadhara
- Dwaraka Nagar
- Pendurthi
- Bheemunipatnam
- Rushikonda
విశాఖపట్నంలో కార్తీక పౌర్ణమి పూజ — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹2,750 నుండి.
Puja timings in Visakhapatnam this week
Visakhapatnam 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 | 06:00 AM | 05:22 PM | 02:31 PM – 03:57 PM | 11:18 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Wed, 11 Nov | 06:00 AM | 05:22 PM | 11:41 AM – 01:06 PM | 11:18 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Thu, 12 Nov | 06:01 AM | 05:21 PM | 01:06 PM – 02:31 PM | 11:18 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Fri, 13 Nov | 06:01 AM | 05:21 PM | 10:16 AM – 11:41 AM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:02 AM | 05:21 PM | 08:52 AM – 10:17 AM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:02 AM | 05:21 PM | 03:56 PM – 05:21 PM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:03 AM | 05:21 PM | 07:28 AM – 08:52 AM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Visakhapatnam
- 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 Visakhapatnam and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Visakhapatnam (this page) | ₹2,750 | Telugu |
| Vizianagaram | ₹2,750 | Telugu |
| Srikakulam | ₹2,750 | Telugu |
| Kakinada | ₹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 Visakhapatnam?
Pradosh Kaal (evening deepam): 05:20 PM – 07:54 PM IST in Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam?
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 Visakhapatnam?
Expect to pay from ₹2,750 in Visakhapatnam — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Visakhapatnam (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 Visakhapatnam?
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 Visakhapatnam do you cover?
MVP Colony, Gajuwaka, Madhurawada, Seethammadhara, Dwaraka Nagar and Pendurthi and the rest of Visakhapatnam. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.
విశాఖపట్నంలో కార్తీక పౌర్ణమి పూజ ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా విశాఖపట్నంలో కార్తీక పౌర్ణమి పూజ దక్షిణ ₹2,750 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
విశాఖపట్నంలో 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.