Kartik Purnima 2016 Date — Monday, November 14, 2016
When is Kartik Purnima in 2016? Kartik Purnima 2016 falls on Monday, November 14, 2016.
Observance: Kartik Purnima / Dev Diwali. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Kartik Purnima 2016 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Devutthana Ekadashi | Fri, 11 November 2016 | |
| Tulsi Vivah | Fri, 11 November 2016 | |
| Kartik Purnima / Dev Diwali | Mon, 14 November 2016 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Wed, 25 November 2015 |
| 2016 | Mon, 14 November 2016 |
| 2017 | Sat, 4 November 2017 |
| 2018 | Fri, 23 November 2018 |
| 2019 | Tue, 12 November 2019 |
Hindu festivals around Kartik Purnima 2016
- Tulsi Vivah 2016 date — Fri, 11 November 2016
- Ahoi Ashtami 2016 date — Mon, 21 November 2016
- Chhath Puja 2016 date — Sun, 6 November 2016
- Skanda Sashti 2016 date — Sun, 6 November 2016
- Bhai Dooj 2016 date — Tue, 1 November 2016
- Govardhan Puja 2016 date — Mon, 31 October 2016
- Diwali 2016 date — Sun, 30 October 2016
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2016 date — Sat, 29 October 2016
- Dhanteras 2016 date — Fri, 28 October 2016
- Karva Chauth 2016 date — Wed, 19 October 2016
- Sharad Purnima 2016 date — Sun, 16 October 2016
- Dussehra 2016 date — Tue, 11 October 2016
