Kartik Purnima 2026: Date, Dev Diwali & Tithi Time
The full moon after Diwali — exact tithi window, Dev Diwali timing and what to do with your crystals.
Kartik Purnima 2026 falls on Tue, 24 Nov 2026 — the full moon that ends the Kartik month, about two weeks after Diwali, and the day of Dev Diwali in Varanasi and Guru Nanak Jayanti (Prakash Purab). The Purnima tithi runs from Mon 23 Nov, 11:43 pm to Tue 24 Nov, 8:24 pm IST.
| Observance | Date | Rule used |
|---|---|---|
| Dev Diwali / evening deepdaan | Tue, 24 Nov 2026 | Purnima prevails at Pradosh (after sunset) |
| Kartik snan & daan (holy dip) | Tue, 24 Nov 2026 | Purnima prevails at sunrise |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti | Tue, 24 Nov 2026 | Kartik Purnima, by the sunrise rule |
Delhi sunset on Tue, 24 Nov 2026 is about 5:24 pm; Pradosh Kaal begins from there.
Kartik Purnima and your crystals
It is a popular night to charge crystals under the full moon — the same ritual as Sharad Purnima, a month earlier. Moonstone, selenite and clear quartz are the usual choices. See our full list in the cleansing guide.
All times and dates for the month are in the November 2026 moon calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Kartik Purnima 2026?+
Kartik Purnima 2026 is Tue, 24 Nov 2026 for Dev Diwali (evening) and Tue, 24 Nov 2026 for the morning holy dip. The tithi runs Mon 23 Nov, 11:43 pm to Tue 24 Nov, 8:24 pm IST.
When is Dev Diwali 2026?+
Dev Diwali 2026 is Tue, 24 Nov 2026, the day Purnima prevails after sunset.
When is Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026?+
Guru Nanak Jayanti follows Kartik Purnima: Tue, 24 Nov 2026.
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