When is Kartik Purnima in 2024?
This year, Kartik Purnima will be observed on Friday, November 15, 2024. The full moon day of Kartik month holds a unique place in Hindu culture due to its profound spiritual significance. Notably, a very auspicious celestial alignment will occur on this Kartik Purnima, a rare event that takes place only once every 30 years, making this occasion even more special.
Significance of Kartik Purnima
In Hinduism, Kartik Purnima, also known as “Dev Deepawali” or “Festival of Lights for the Gods,” is deeply revered. It’s believed that on this day, the gods descend to Earth and bathe in the holy rivers. Bathing, charity, and other religious activities performed on this day are believed to yield exceptional spiritual benefits. Devotees worship both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva on Kartik Purnima, as this day holds immense value for their blessings. Bathing in sacred rivers like the Ganga or Yamuna is considered highly meritorious on this day.
Rare Conjunction After 30 Years
This Kartik Purnima, a rare and highly auspicious conjunction will occur, a celestial alignment that appears only once in 30 years. According to spiritual beliefs, the charitable acts and religious observances on this day yield rewards that are multiplied by 30 times due to this rare alignment. Thus, this Kartik Purnima will be celebrated with even more reverence by devotees who wish to make the most of this exceptional opportunity for spiritual advancement.
What to Do on Kartik Purnima?
1. Holy Bathing: Take a dip in the sacred rivers, such as the Ganga or Yamuna, before sunrise. If it’s not possible to reach a river, add a few drops of Ganga water to your bathing water at home.
2. Lamp Offering (Deepdaan): In the evening, light lamps at your front door, in the courtyard, and around a Tulsi (holy basil) plant. Offering lamps in temples is also considered highly auspicious.
3. Worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva: Perform rituals dedicated to Lord Vishnu and offer water (abhishek) to the Shivling. This is believed to bring special blessings.
4. Charity and Donation: Donations of food, clothing, or money to Brahmins, cows, and the needy are highly meritorious on this day.
5. Fasting and Bhajans: Many devotees observe a fast and sing devotional songs dedicated to the gods on this sacred day.
With the special celestial conjunction occurring on this Kartik Purnima, this day is particularly favorable for spiritual activities and charity, promising manifold blessings for devotees.