Kartik Purnima 2025: Tithi, Shubh Muhurat, Rituals; Date, Time To Celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti & Dev Diwali

Kartik Purnima, one of the most sacred and spiritually significant days in Hinduism, will be celebrated on Wednesday. Falling on the 15th day of the waxing phase (Shukla Paksha) of the lunar month of Kartik, this day holds immense importance for devotees of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.

The festival also coincides with Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birth anniversary (Guru Nanak Jayanti) and Dev Diwali, making it a day of multifold religious celebrations across India.

Kartik Purnima and Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: Date, Time, Kartik Purnima Tithi, Shukla Purnima As Per Hindu Panchang

According to the Hindu Panchang, the Purnima Tithi for Kartik Purnima will begin at 10:36 PM on Tuesday, November 4, and conclude at 6:48 PM on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The Shukla Purnima moonrise will occur at 5:11 PM.

Traditionally, the most auspicious time for Kartik Snan (holy bath) and puja is during the early morning hours of November 5. The recommended time for Kartik Snan is from 4:52 AM to 5:44 AM, followed by morning puja between 7:58 AM and 9:20 AM. The evening prayers (Pradosh Kaal) can be performed between 5:15 PM and 7:05 PM.

Spiritual Significance of Kartik Purnima

Kartik Purnima is considered one of the most auspicious full moon days (Purnimas) in Sanatan Dharma. It is believed that performing holy rituals on this day can cleanse one's sins, bring prosperity, and ensure spiritual growth.

According to ancient scriptures, on Kartik Purnima, deities descend to Earth to celebrate Dev Diwali, lighting lamps along the Ganga River. Devotees perform rituals for Lord Vishnu (Lakshmi Narayan) and Lord Shiva, seeking divine blessings for peace and prosperity.

Taking a dip in the Ganges at dawn-known as Kartik Snana-is regarded as especially auspicious. Those unable to travel to the holy river can purify themselves by bathing with Gangajal (holy water) at home.

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 on Kartik Purnima, 5 November 2025

Coinciding with Kartik Purnima is Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Prakash Utsav or Guru Purab, which celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism.

On this sacred day, Gurudwaras across the world are adorned with lights and flowers. Devotees participate in Akhand Path (continuous recitation of Guru Granth Sahib), sing Shabad Kirtan, and engage in Langar Sewa, the community kitchen that embodies equality and selfless service - key teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Kartik Purnima Puja Vidhi (Rituals)

Devotees begin the day before sunrise by bathing in the Ganga or at home using Gangajal. Homes are cleaned and decorated, and a desi ghee diya is lit before Lord Vishnu's idol. Tulsi Patra (holy basil leaves) are offered, and Satyanarayan Puja is performed with devotion.

Traditional offerings include Panchamrit (a sacred mixture of milk, honey, ghee, curd, and sugar) and Panjeeri, which are prepared as Bhog (holy offering). Devotees then perform aarti, chant Vishnu mantras, and offer Arghya (water offering) to the Moon God, symbolizing gratitude and spiritual purification.

Mantras to Chant on Kartik Purnima

During the rituals, devotees chant sacred mantras to invoke divine blessings:

"Om Namo Narayanaya" - to worship Lord Vishnu

"Om Chandraaya Namah" - to offer prayers to the Moon God

"Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" - for peace, prosperity, and salvation

Chanting these mantras with faith is believed to attract divine grace and purify the soul.

Dev Diwali 2025 Celebrations

In Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Kartik Purnima marks the grand celebration of Dev Diwali, when the Ghats of the Ganges come alive with millions of diyas (oil lamps). This spectacular event symbolizes the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura.

Thousands of devotees gather at the Dashashwamedh Ghat and other riverbanks to perform Deep Daan (lamp offering), transforming the city into a mesmerising sea of lights. The festival also includes Ganga Aarti, devotional singing, and community feasts.