Kartika Purnima, Dev Deepawali and Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026: date and timings
Kartika Purnima, Dev Deepawali and Guru Nanak Jayanti is on Tuesday, 24 November, 2026. Purnima runs from 5:16 am, 24 Nov to 2:00 am, 25 Nov.
Lamps are lit in temples and on rivers. Guru Nanak Jayanti is usually observed on this day. Deity: Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
Kartika Purnima, Dev Deepawali and Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026 muhurat by city
Purnima runs from 5:16 am, 24 Nov to 2:00 am, 25 Nov (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 24 Nov | From sunrise, 5:39 am | 7:44 pm |
| Hyderabad | 24 Nov | From sunrise, 6:25 am | 5:39 pm |
| Delhi | 24 Nov | From sunrise, 6:50 am | 5:24 pm |
| Mumbai | 24 Nov | From sunrise, 6:50 am | 5:59 pm |
| Chennai | 24 Nov | From sunrise, 6:11 am | 5:39 pm |
| Bengaluru | 24 Nov | From sunrise, 6:22 am | 5:50 pm |
| Kolkata | 24 Nov | From sunrise, 5:54 am | 4:51 pm |
| Vijayawada | 24 Nov | From sunrise, 6:15 am | 5:32 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 24 Nov | From sunrise, 6:07 am | 5:20 pm |
| Pune | 24 Nov | From sunrise, 6:46 am | 5:56 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 24 Nov | From sunrise, 6:58 am | 5:53 pm |
| Jaipur | 24 Nov | From sunrise, 6:53 am | 5:33 pm |
| Lucknow | 24 Nov | From sunrise, 6:32 am | 5:13 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Tuesday, 24 November in Sydney
- Rahu Kalam4:13 pm to 5:58 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:39 am and 7:44 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 7:34 pm, moonset 4:40 am
- Tithi at sunrisePurnima
- NakshatraBharani
Kartika Purnima, Dev Deepawali and Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026 Choghadiya in Sydney
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Kartika Purnima, Dev Deepawali and Guru Nanak Jayanti from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:39 am to 7:24 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:24 am to 9:10 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:10 am to 10:56 am | Char | Weak |
| 10:56 am to 12:41 pm | Labh | Good |
| 12:41 pm to 2:27 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 2:27 pm to 4:13 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:13 pm to 5:58 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 5:58 pm to 7:44 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:44 pm to 8:58 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:58 pm to 10:13 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 10:13 pm to 11:27 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:27 pm to 12:41 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:41 am to 1:56 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 1:56 am to 3:10 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:10 am to 4:24 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:24 am to 5:38 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Kartika Purnima, Dev Deepawali and Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2026?
Kartika Purnima, Dev Deepawali and Guru Nanak Jayanti is on Tuesday, 24 November, 2026.