Kartik Purnima 2009 Date — Monday, November 2, 2009
When is Kartik Purnima in 2009? Kartik Purnima 2009 falls on Monday, November 2, 2009.
Observance: Kartik Purnima / Dev Diwali. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Kartik Purnima 2009 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Devutthana Ekadashi | Thu, 29 October 2009 | |
| Tulsi Vivah | Fri, 30 October 2009 | |
| Kartik Purnima / Dev Diwali | Mon, 2 November 2009 | Main 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
- Holy dip or bath at home with Ganga jal.
- Light 365 or many diyas.
- Charity of lamps and food.
Kartik Purnima dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Thu, 13 November 2008 |
| 2009 | Mon, 2 November 2009 |
| 2010 | Sun, 21 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Thu, 10 November 2011 |
| 2012 | Wed, 28 November 2012 |
Hindu festivals around Kartik Purnima 2009
- Tulsi Vivah 2009 date — Fri, 30 October 2009
- Ahoi Ashtami 2009 date — Tue, 10 November 2009
- Chhath Puja 2009 date — Sat, 24 October 2009
- Skanda Sashti 2009 date — Sat, 24 October 2009
- Bhai Dooj 2009 date — Tue, 20 October 2009
- Govardhan Puja 2009 date — Mon, 19 October 2009
- Diwali 2009 date — Sun, 18 October 2009
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2009 date — Sat, 17 October 2009
- Dhanteras 2009 date — Fri, 16 October 2009
- Karva Chauth 2009 date — Thu, 8 October 2009
- Sharad Purnima 2009 date — Sun, 4 October 2009
- Dussehra 2009 date — Mon, 28 September 2009
