Karthika Pournami / Trikkarthika / Tripurari Pournima 2026
Tuesday, 24 November 2026
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Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Tithi 15
Names in regional scripts
About Karthika Pournami / Trikkarthika / Tripurari Pournima
Karthika Pournami. In Kerala: Trikkarthika with massive deepam at Subrahmanya temples. In Maharashtra: Tripurari Pournima — Shiva destroyed the three demon cities; deepams float on rivers; Dev Diwali is celebrated.
Tithi: Tithi 15 · Type: major · Fasting: Not central to this festival
Karthika Pournami / Trikkarthika / Tripurari Pournima dates (2025–2029)
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 Nov | Wednesday |
| 2026This year | 24 Nov | Tuesday |
| 2027 | 13 Nov | Saturday |
| 2028 | 1 Dec | Friday |
| 2029 | 20 Nov | Tuesday |
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Acharya Suryakanth Subramaniam | Parashari JyotishFrequently asked questions
When is Karthika Pournami / Trikkarthika / Tripurari Pournima 2026?
Karthika Pournami / Trikkarthika / Tripurari Pournima 2026 falls on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. Tithi 15
What is the significance of Karthika Pournami / Trikkarthika / Tripurari Pournima?
Karthika Pournami. In Kerala: Trikkarthika with massive deepam at Subrahmanya temples. In Maharashtra: Tripurari Pournima — Shiva destroyed the three demon cities; deepams float on rivers; Dev Diwali is celebrated.
Is Karthika Pournami / Trikkarthika / Tripurari Pournima a public holiday?
Karthika Pournami / Trikkarthika / Tripurari Pournima is not a centrally gazetted holiday but is widely observed in homes and temples. Some states declare it a regional holiday — check your local calendar.
Do you fast on Karthika Pournami / Trikkarthika / Tripurari Pournima?
Fasting is not the central ritual of Karthika Pournami / Trikkarthika / Tripurari Pournima. The day is celebrated with feasts, prayers, and family gatherings.
When will Karthika Pournami / Trikkarthika / Tripurari Pournima be celebrated next year (2027)?
Karthika Pournami / Trikkarthika / Tripurari Pournima 2027 will be celebrated on Saturday, 13 November 2027.
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