Kartika Purnima
Kartik Purnima & Dev Deepawali 2026: Moon time in Ajmer
Moonrise in Ajmer
5:12 PM
Tuesday, 24 November 2026
All dates – Ajmer
| Date | Moonrise |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | 5:12 PM |
| Sunday, 14 November 2027 | 5:39 PM |
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About this festival
Kartik Purnima is one of the holiest full moons of the year. Varanasi lights its ghats with lakhs of diyas for Dev Deepawali, and Sikhs celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab) on this day.
How it is observed
- Holy dip (Kartik snan) in the Ganga or other rivers.
- Deep daan: floating or lighting diyas on the ghats in the evening.
- Prabhat pheris and langar for Gurpurab.
Calculated for Ajmer, Rajasthan (26.45°N, 74.64°E) with a flat horizon. Behind buildings or hills the moon can appear a few minutes later.
Questions people ask
Is Guru Nanak Jayanti always on Kartik Purnima?
Yes, Gurpurab is celebrated on the full moon of Kartik.