Kartik Purnima 2025: Significance, Rituals, and Auspicious Times
Kartik Purnima 2025 Observances
Kartik Purnima 2025 Snan Daan: Today marks Kartik Purnima, a day filled with four significant coincidences. This day features the Kartik Purnima bathing and donation rituals, the Kartik Purnima fast, Dev Diwali, and Guru Nanak Jayanti. Bathing during the month of Kartik is highly revered, with the bath on Kartik Purnima being the most important. It is believed that Lord Vishnu takes the form of a fish and resides in water during this month. Thus, a dip in the Ganges is said to bring immense blessings. If one cannot bathe in the Ganges, it is advisable to bathe in another sacred river or at home. Let’s explore the rituals, auspicious timings, and donation practices associated with Kartik Purnima.
Auspicious Timing for Kartik Purnima
Kartik Purnima Muhurta
Kartik Purnima Tithi begins: Tuesday, November 4, at 10:36 PM
Kartik Purnima Tithi ends: Wednesday, November 5, at 6:48 PM
Bathing and Donation Muhurta: 4:52 AM to 5:44 AM, 6:36 AM to 7:58 AM, 7:58 AM to 9:20 AM, and 10:42 AM to 12:04 PM.
Bathing Rituals for Kartik Purnima
Kartik Purnima Bathing Method
If you plan to bathe in the Ganges today, remember to honor Mother Ganga and take five dips. The first dip should be taken facing east. Before entering the water, pay respects to Mother Ganga and the water deity. The second dip is for receiving blessings from your family deity and personal chosen deity. The third dip should be taken facing north to receive blessings from Mother Parvati, Lord Shiva, and all sages. The fourth dip, facing west, is for the blessings of 33 crore gods and goddesses. Finally, the fifth dip should be taken facing south for the welfare of ancestors. After bathing, wear clean clothes and pray to Mother Ganga and Lord Vishnu for liberation from your troubles and sins. Avoid using soap, oil, or any substances that could pollute the purity of the Ganga.
If you are unable to bathe in the Ganges, mix Ganga water with regular water at home. After your bath, wear clean clothes and remember to invoke the name of Mother Ganga. Conclude your bathing ritual by worshipping Mother Ganga and Lord Vishnu, seeking liberation from sins and suffering.
Donations on Kartik Purnima
Kartik Purnima Donation
After your bath on Kartik Purnima, it is customary to donate items associated with the moon. You can offer rice, sugar, milk, white garments, white sandalwood, pearls, silver, and more to a needy Brahmin. This act of charity is believed to alleviate Moon Dosh in your horoscope. With the blessings of the Moon God, you can expect mental strength, peace, and an influx of happiness and prosperity in your life.
Observing the Kartik Purnima Fast
Kartik Purnima Vrat Muhurta
Those observing the Kartik Purnima fast should worship Lord Satyanarayan in the morning and listen to the associated story. The auspicious time for this worship is from 6:36 AM to 9:20 AM. In the evening, after sunset (post 5:33 PM), worship Goddess Lakshmi during Pradosh Kaal, offering kheer and white sweets. Later, worship the moon at night, with moonrise occurring at 5:11 PM. After moonrise, offer arghya to the moon. The fast concludes the following day after sunrise.
Importance of the Kartik Purnima Fast
Significance of the Kartik Purnima fast
Observing the Kartik Purnima fast is believed to eliminate financial difficulties and poverty. With the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, one can attain wealth and prosperity while also removing lunar defects.
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