How the date is decided
Kartika Shukla Purnima, observed on the day the tithi prevails at sunrise, as the almanacs reckon it for New Delhi.
2026: the tithi runs from Mon, 23 Nov 2026, 11:42 PM to Tue, 24 Nov 2026, 8:23 PM (IST).
2027: the tithi runs from Sat, 13 Nov 2027, 9:55 AM to Sun, 14 Nov 2027, 8:55 AM (IST).
Dates follow the common North Indian reckoning for New Delhi and agree with the leading almanacs. Regional calendars can differ by a day; your family’s panchangam has the final word. For your own town’s times, see today’s panchang.