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Kartik Purnima 2005 Date — Tuesday, November 15, 2005

When is Kartik Purnima in 2005? Kartik Purnima 2005 falls on Tuesday, November 15, 2005.

Observance: Kartik Purnima / Dev Diwali. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.

Kartik Purnima 2005 — full list of dates

Kartik Purnima 2005 key dates and days
ObservanceDate & dayNotes
Devutthana EkadashiSat, 12 November 2005
Tulsi VivahSun, 13 November 2005
Kartik Purnima / Dev DiwaliTue, 15 November 2005Main day

Why we celebrate

Gods celebrate Diwali in heaven; Tripurari Purnima — Shiva destroyed Tripurasura. Holy dip and Deepdan.

How it is celebrated

Ganga snan, Akash deepam in Varanasi, temple Deepotsavam.

Puja timing

Bath before sunrise; lamp offering at evening.

Foods & offerings

Vegetarian feast; khichdi in some vrata.

Rituals

  1. Holy dip or bath at home with Ganga jal.
  2. Light 365 or many diyas.
  3. Charity of lamps and food.

Kartik Purnima dates by year

When is Kartik Purnima — 2004 to 2008
YearDate & day
2004Fri, 26 November 2004
2005Tue, 15 November 2005
2006Sun, 5 November 2006
2007Sat, 24 November 2007
2008Thu, 13 November 2008

Hindu festivals around Kartik Purnima 2005