Kartik Purnima is a popular Hindu festival. Kartik Purnima is also known as Tripuri Purnima and Tripurari Purnima which is a celebration of the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon of Tripura. According to the Hindu calendar, this festival is celebrated on the full moon of Kartik month. Karthik Purnima has religious and spiritual significance in Indian culture. People of Hindu, Jain and Sikh communities celebrate this festival in their own way. On this day devotees fast on Kartik Purnima, observe 'Satyanarayana fast' and read the text of 'Satyanarayana Katha'. Kartik Purnima symbolizes the marriage ceremony of Lord Vishnu with the goddess Vrinda (Tulsi plant). On this day, the Sikh community celebrates the birthday of its first guru, 'Guru Nanak Dev'.
Kartik Purnima 2019 Date :
Name of festival | Day | Date of festival |
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Kartik Purnima | Tuesday | 12 November 2019 |
Kartik Purnima's Time :
Purnima Tithi starts : 18:00 - 11 November 2019
Purnima Tithi Ends : 19:05 - 12 November 2019
People of the Sikh community take a bath in the morning and listen to the Guruvani. This festival is also called 'Guru Parva'. This day is also called "Dev-Diwali"—the Diwali of the gods. On this day, there are many religious events, bathing in the holy river, worship and rituals.