Kartika Purnima, one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar, will be observed on Friday, November 15, 2024. Celebrated on the full moon day of Kartika month, this day is especially auspicious for observing sacred rituals and performing Kartika Purnima Vrat (fasting).
Kartika Purnima 2024 Date and Time
Kartika Purnima holds profound significance as it marks the end of the sacred month of Kartika, during which devotees engage in rituals, prayers, and charitable acts. It is believed that observing Kartika Purnima brings spiritual blessings, washes away past sins, and enhances one’s spiritual growth. On this day, devotees often take a holy dip in rivers, participate in "Deepdan" (lamp offering), and worship Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and the river Ganga.
Kartika Purnima Celebrations in India
In different regions of India, Kartika Purnima is celebrated with unique customs. In Odisha, it coincides with the "Boita Bandana" festival, symbolizing the age-old maritime tradition. For Sikhs, this day is also celebrated as Guru Nanak Jayanti, marking the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Kartika Purnima 2024 is an ideal day for devotees to immerse themselves in devotion, light earthen lamps, and seek divine blessings for prosperity and peace.
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