Wednesday, November 5, 2025 isn't just any full moon—it's one of the most sacred nights in the Hindu calendar!
Why is this Purnima so Special?
Kartik Purnima is a convergence of several major events that make it extremely auspicious:
| Festival | Significance |
|---|---|
| Tripuri Purnima | On this day, Lord Shiva destroyed the demon Tripurasura, liberating the gods. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil. |
| Dev Diwali (Dev Deepawali) | This is Diwali celebrated by the gods! Devotees decorate river ghats with thousands of diyas, representing the descent of deities to earth. |
| Kartik Snan Completion | This is the final and most important day of sacred baths (like Ganga Snan) performed during Kartik month. |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti | The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism, is also celebrated on this day. |
| Satyanarayan Vrat | This day is considered extremely auspicious for performing the Satyanarayan Katha and puja dedicated to Lord Vishnu. |
Precise Kartik Purnima Timings
To receive the full benefits of puja, snan (bath), and daan (charity), you need to know the exact start and end times of the tithi.
Vrat Day: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
| Detail | New Delhi Time |
|---|---|
| Purnima Tithi Begins | November 4, 2025 at 10:36 PM |
| Purnima Tithi Ends | November 5, 2025 at 06:48 PM |
| Moonrise (Chandrodaya) | 05:11 PM (Best time for moon worship afterwards) |
| Sunset | 05:33 PM (Beginning of Pradosh Kaal) |
Auspicious & Inauspicious Timings
According to Muhuratam, these are the most important times for auspicious activities on November 5, 2025:
| Time Type | Period | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurat (Highly Auspicious) | 04:52 AM to 05:44 AM | Best for Kartik Snan, meditation, and mantra chanting. |
| Godhuli Muhurat (Auspicious) | 05:33 PM to 05:59 PM | Evening worship, lighting diyas for Dev Deepawali, and beginning moon worship. |
| Nishita Muhurat (Auspicious) | 11:39 PM to 12:31 AM | For tantric and special spiritual practices. |
| Rahu Kaal (Inauspicious) | 12:04 PM to 01:27 PM | Avoid starting any new or important work during this period. |
To find precise timings for your city, check the Panchang or Choghadiya for November 5, 2025.