Kartik Purnima 2026: Date, Timing and Moonrise
Kartik Purnima 2026 falls on Tuesday, 24 November. Purnima tithi runs from 11:42 PM on 23 November to 8:23 PM on 24 November (IST), so every upay on 24 November, before 8:23 PM.
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Time |
What to Do |
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Brahma Muhurat (about 5:14 AM to 6:02 AM, New Delhi) |
Holy snan, Surya arghya |
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Morning to afternoon |
Your rashi's puja and daan |
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After sunset (about 5:24 PM, New Delhi) until 8:23 PM |
Deepdaan and your rashi's evening upay |
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After moonrise until 8:23 PM |
Moon arghya: the moon rises around 5:00 PM in New Delhi (4:45 PM in Varanasi, 5:40 PM in Mumbai) and is clearly visible once the sky darkens after sunset |
The moon is at its fullest and most powerful on Purnima, which is why remedies done on this night, and especially on Kartik Purnima, one of the holiest Purnimas of the year, are traditionally believed to give lasting results. Use your Moon sign (Chandra rashi). For the full snan-daan muhurat and city timings, see our Kartik Purnima and Dev Deepawali 2026 guide.
Upay for Every Rashi
Whatever your rashi, start with these three, then add your rashi's upay below:
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Snan: Bathe before sunrise, ideally in Brahma Muhurat, with a few drops of Gangajal in the water.
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Deepdaan: After sunset and before 8:23 PM, light ghee diyas at the main door, the tulsi and near water.
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Moon arghya: After moonrise (around 5:00 PM in New Delhi, visible once the sky darkens) and before Purnima ends at 8:23 PM, offer water mixed with a little raw milk to the full moon, praying for peace of mind.
Kartik Purnima Rashi-Wise Upay for All 12 Signs
Each remedy below is linked to your rashi's ruling planet. Do it with faith on 24 November, before Purnima ends at 8:23 PM.
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Rashi (Ruling Planet) |
Kartik Purnima Upay |
Daan |
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Aries / Mesh (Mars) |
Offer red flowers and jaggery to Lord Hanuman, and recite the Hanuman Chalisa |
Masoor dal or red cloth |
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Taurus / Vrishabh (Venus) |
Offer kheer and white flowers to Goddess Lakshmi |
Rice, sugar or white cloth |
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Gemini / Mithun (Mercury) |
Light a ghee diya at the tulsi and feed green grass to a cow |
Green moong dal |
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Cancer / Kark (Moon) |
Offer milk-water arghya to the full moon and chant "Om Somaya Namah" |
Milk, rice or white sweets |
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Leo / Singh (Sun) |
Offer Surya arghya from a copper lota at sunrise |
Wheat and jaggery |
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Virgo / Kanya (Mercury) |
Offer durva grass and modak to Lord Ganesha |
Green clothes or moong dal |
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Libra / Tula (Venus) |
Worship Goddess Lakshmi at night with a ghee diya and white sweets |
White sweets, curd or rice |
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Scorpio / Vrishchik (Mars) |
Offer water and bel patra to a Shivling, chanting "Om Namah Shivaya" |
Masoor dal or jaggery |
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Sagittarius / Dhanu (Jupiter) |
Offer haldi and chana dal to Lord Vishnu, and water a banana tree |
Chana dal or yellow cloth |
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Capricorn / Makar (Saturn) |
Light a til-oil diya under a peepal tree in the evening |
Black til or mustard oil |
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Aquarius / Kumbh (Saturn) |
Serve food to workers or elderly people, and offer water to a peepal tree |
A blanket or warm clothes |
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Pisces / Meen (Jupiter) |
Read or hear the Satyanarayan katha and offer yellow sweets to Lord Vishnu |
Bananas or yellow sweets |
Not sure of your Moon sign? Find it with your birth details using our free Bracelet Calculator, or ask in a consultation.
Upay by Goal: Money, Health, Marriage and Career
Working in one area of life? Add the matching upay to your rashi's remedy:
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Goal |
Kartik Purnima Upay |
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Money and prosperity |
Worship Goddess Lakshmi at night with kheer and a ghee diya, and light a diya at the tulsi (as for Taurus and Libra) |
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Health and energy |
Offer Surya arghya at sunrise (as for Leo) and donate wheat and jaggery |
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Marriage and harmony |
Offer haldi and chana dal to Lord Vishnu (as for Sagittarius and Pisces) and white sweets to Goddess Lakshmi |
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Career and stability |
Offer Surya arghya in the morning, and light a til-oil diya under a peepal tree in the evening (as for Capricorn) |
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Peace of mind |
Offer milk-water arghya to the full moon and chant "Om Somaya Namah" (as for Cancer) |
Crystal, Rudraksha and Gemstone by Rashi
Kartik Purnima is a traditional day to begin wearing a new remedy. A crystal bracelet or Rudraksha matched to your rashi keeps the festival's blessing with you through the year.
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Rashi |
Crystal Bracelet |
Rudraksha |
Primary Gemstone (consultation only) |
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Aries (Mesh) |
Red Jasper |
Red Coral (Moonga) |
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Taurus (Vrishabh) |
Rose Quartz |
Diamond (Opal as a substitute) |
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Gemini (Mithun) |
Green Aventurine |
Emerald (Panna) |
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Cancer (Kark) |
Moonstone |
Pearl (Moti) |
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Leo (Singh) |
Sunstone |
Ruby (Manik) |
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Virgo (Kanya) |
Green Opal |
Emerald (Panna) |
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Libra (Tula) |
Mother of Pearl |
Diamond (Opal as a substitute) |
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Scorpio (Vrishchik) |
Carnelian Agate |
Red Coral (Moonga) |
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Sagittarius (Dhanu) |
Citrine |
Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) |
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Capricorn (Makar) |
Amethyst |
Blue Sapphire (Neelam) |
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Aquarius (Kumbh) |
Aquamarine |
Blue Sapphire (Neelam) |
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Pisces (Meen) |
Yellow Jade |
Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) |
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Crystal bracelets: Find your rashi's bracelet in our astrology bracelets collection, which you can filter by rashi.
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Rudraksha: See the full Rudraksha collection, and our Which Rudraksha Should I Wear? guide.
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Gemstones: A primary gemstone is powerful and isn't right for every chart, even within the same rashi. Wear one only after a gemstones consultation that checks your full kundli.
If you're unsure, the 5 Mukhi Rudraksha is considered safe for everyone.
Conclusion
On Kartik Purnima, Tuesday, 24 November 2026, start with snan, deepdaan and moon arghya, then add the one upay linked to your rashi's ruling planet. Finish everything before Purnima ends at 8:23 PM, and if you want the blessing to stay with you, begin wearing your rashi's crystal or Rudraksha the same day.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Should I use my Sun sign or Moon sign for Purnima upay?
A: Use your Moon sign (Chandra rashi), which is what "rashi" usually means in Indian astrology, especially for a Purnima remedy, when the moon is at its strongest.
Q: What is the best time to do Kartik Purnima upay in 2026?
A: Do the snan and Surya arghya in the morning of 24 November, ideally in Brahma Muhurat, and the deepdaan and evening upay after sunset, before Purnima ends at 8:23 PM.
Q: Which Kartik Purnima upay is best for money?
A: For every rashi, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi at night with kheer and a ghee diya, and lighting a diya at the tulsi and peepal, are traditional prosperity remedies. Add your rashi's upay for the best results.
Q: Can I start wearing a gemstone on Kartik Purnima?
A: Kartik Purnima is an auspicious day to begin, but wear a primary gemstone only after a consultation checks your full kundli. A rashi crystal bracelet or the 5 Mukhi Rudraksha are safer starting points.
Q: What is the moonrise time on Kartik Purnima 2026?
A: On 24 November 2026, the moon rises around 5:00 PM in New Delhi, 4:45 PM in Varanasi and 5:40 PM in Mumbai. It's clearly visible once the sky darkens after sunset; offer moon arghya before Purnima ends at 8:23 PM.
Q: What if I don't know my rashi?
A: Do the three common upay (snan, deepdaan and moon arghya), which suit everyone. To find your Moon sign, enter your birth date, time and place in our free Bracelet Calculator.
