Kartik Purnima is one of the holiest days in the Hindu lunar calendar. Celebrated on the full moon of the Kartik month, it holds special spiritual significance in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. It is believed that on this day, Lord Vishnu took the Matsya Avatar, and Lord Shiva defeated the demon Tripurasura, giving the festival the name Tripurari Purnima.
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🌊 Rituals of Kartik Purnima
- Taking a holy dip in rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, or Godavari at sunrise.
- Lighting lamps and diyas at temples, homes, and riverbanks.
- Performing Satyanarayan Puja and offering food to Brahmins and the poor.
- Visiting temples, especially dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.
🌟 Significance in Sikhism and Jainism
For Sikhs, Kartik Purnima marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, celebrated with Prabhat Pheris, langar, and Akhand Path. In Jainism, it commemorates the final liberation of Lord Mahavira’s chief disciple Gautam Swami.
📿 Spiritual Importance
Kartik month is considered highly sacred. Devotees perform Deep Daan (lamp donation), Tulsi Puja, and practice charity and fasting throughout the month. Kartik Purnima is its grand conclusion, symbolizing inner purification and divine connection.
📅 When is Kartik Purnima in 2025?
This year, Kartik Purnima falls on November 5, 2025. Celebrate this day with heartfelt devotion and illuminate your surroundings with the light of dharma.
Let the divine glow of Kartik Purnima brighten your soul and your home. 🌕🪔
