Kartik Purnima 2024: Date, Story, Worship Method, and Remedies

The month of Kartik is regarded as the most sacred and auspicious in the Hindu calendar. Every date in this month carries special significance, with Kartik Purnima being the most prominent. This full moon is also known as Tripuri Purnima or Tripurari Purnima. If the Krittika nakshatra coincides with Kartik Purnima, it is celebrated as Maha Kartik. In 2024, the Maha Kartik festival will take place from 10 PM to 6 AM.

Kartik Purnima 2024 Date and Time

Date of Kartik Purnima: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time of Purnima:
Full Moon Date Begins: November 15, 2024, at 06:19 AM
Full Moon Date Ends: November 16, 2024, at 02:58 AM

Significance of Kartik Purnima

Kartik Purnima is of great importance. Being a full moon day, special worship is dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi and Lord Vishnu. Additionally, on Tripuri Purnima, Lord Shiva is also honored. Diyas (lamps) are floated on the banks of sacred rivers. Bathing in holy rivers like the Ganga on Purnima is considered highly significant. It is believed that bathing and making donations on this day brings benefits equivalent to performing 100 Ashwamedha Yajnas. This day is especially auspicious in every way. In South India, the Tulsi Vivah festival concludes on this day.

Story Behind Purnima

On Kartik Purnima, devotees observe fasting. Followers of Lord Shiva engage in Rudrabhishek worship to show their gratitude, while those devoted to Lord Vishnu recite the Satyanarayan Katha. The tale of Kartik Purnima tells of three demons—Vidyumnmali, Tarakaksh, and Veeryavan—who took control of the universe. Collectively known as Tripurasur, they possessed a boon that allowed them to be defeated only by a single arrow. Lord Shiva vanquished them with just one arrow. The gods were overjoyed and celebrated Diwali by lighting lamps in the sacred city of Kashi. Since that time, Purnima has also been called Dev Diwali. It is believed that on this day, Lord Vishnu took his Matsya (fish) avatar. Additionally, some traditions hold that Kartikeya’s birthday falls on this holy date.

Worship Method for Kartik Purnima (Puja Vidhi)

• If you plan to fast on Purnima, rise before sunrise, take a bath, and make a vow for your fast.
• Bathe in a holy river before dawn and light an oil lamp in front of Lord Vishnu or Shiva.
• Chant mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu or Shiva continuously.
• If you are a follower of Lord Vishnu, arrange for the recitation of the Satyanarayan Katha.
• You can also conduct Rudrabhishek recitation in a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• In the evening, be sure to perform diya (Deepdaan) offerings at any temple.
• Reciting the Lalita Sahasranama on this day is highly beneficial.
• A special yajna for Sri Mahalakshmi can also be performed on this occasion.

This Purnima is known by various names, but worshiping Lord Vishnu or Shiva during this festival can fulfill all desires. Engaging in special rituals on this auspicious day can help individuals mitigate the negative influences of malefic planets.