Although a Purnima Tithi (full moon day) happens each month, the Kartik Purnima holds particular religious 
significance in Hinduism. This yr, Kartik Purnima might be noticed on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. It’s believed that fasting, charity, and particularly Deepdan (lighting lamps) on this present day carry Akshay Punya — everlasting advantage. The day additionally marks the celebration of Dev Deepawali and Guru Nanak Jayanti.
In line with Hindu scriptures, on Kartik Purnima, Lord Vishnu descends to the earthly realm to go to Goddess Lakshmi and showers blessings upon His devotees. Additionally it is believed that lighting lamps on this night time offers the mixed religious advantages of performing rituals on all full moon days all year long.
How Many Lamps to Mild on Kartik Purnima
Historically, it’s thought of auspicious to gentle lamps in odd numbers — akin to 5, 7, 11, 21, 51, or 101. Nevertheless, devotees could gentle as many lamps as they want. Lighting a lamp with 365 wicks is considered extraordinarily auspicious, because it symbolizes lighting one lamp for day-after-day of the yr. In line with perception, doing so brings the deserves of performing Deepdan on all Purnimas.
Find out how to Carry out Deepdan
On Kartik Purnima, taking a holy dip in sacred rivers just like the Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada, or Godavari is very beneficial. If visiting a river is just not potential, one can add Ganga Jal to tub water at residence earlier than performing Deepdan.
Lamps ought to be positioned below Tulsi and Peepal crops, within the courtyard, on the balcony, rooftop, and on the principal entrance. Use solely pure ghee or oil for the lamps. Whereas lighting the lamps, chant “Om Namo Narayanaya” or “Om Namah Shivaya.”
Non secular Advantages of Deepdan
Lighting lamps on Kartik Purnima is believed to carry peace, prosperity, and concord to life. It drives away destructive energies and invitations positivity into the house. The act of Deepdan additionally brings peace to the souls of 1’s ancestors.
Auspicious Timing for Deepdan
Probably the most favorable time for Deepdan on Kartik Purnima or Dev Deepawali is throughout the Pradosh Kaal (night twilight). This yr, the auspicious time for Deepdan might be from 5:15 PM to 7:50 PM on November 5, 2025.
Devotees are inspired to gentle lamps with devotion and religion, because the divine glow of Kartik Purnima symbolizes the victory of sunshine over darkness and information over ignorance.