04/11/2025
🌕 Kartik Purnima — The Union of Astrology, Faith, and Divine Light 🌕✨
(5 November 2025)
The full moon day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik is considered highly auspicious in Hinduism.
On this day, the Sun is positioned in Scorpio and the Moon in Ta**us, creating a perfect balance between the mind, soul, and light.
🪔 Astrological and Spiritual Significance
• On this day, the Moon is in its highest (exalted) position — bringing peace and purity of mind.
• The alignment of the Sun and Moon symbolizes harmony between soul and mind, awakening higher consciousness.
• The union of water and earth elements represents emotional depth and stability.
🌼 Religious Importance
• In Kashi (Varanasi), the day is celebrated as Dev Deepawali, when the Devas (divine beings) are believed to light lamps along the River Ganga.
• On this very day, Lord Shiva destroyed the demon Tripurasura — hence it is also known as Tripurari Purnima.
• In South India, special worship of Lord Kartikeya (Murugan Swamy) is performed with great devotion.
🪔 Sacred Lamp-Lighting Mantras
1. Shubham Karoti Kalyanam Aarogyam Dhana Sampadah,
Shatrubuddhi Vinashay Deep Jyotir Namostute.
Meaning:
O Divine Light! You bring goodness, health, and prosperity.
You destroy the darkness of ignorance — I bow to your sacred flame.
2. Asato Ma Sadgamaya,
Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya,
Mrityor Ma Amritam Gamaya.
Meaning:
O Lord! Lead me from untruth to truth,
from darkness to light,
and from death to immortality.
🌸 Guru Nanak Jayanti Connection
Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikhism, was also born on Kartik Purnima.
Hence, his Jayanti (Gurpurab) is celebrated every year on this same full moon day.
While Hindus celebrate Kartik Purnima and Dev Deepawali,
the Sikh community worldwide celebrates Guru Nanak Gurpurab with devotion and joy.
✨ Essence of Kartik Purnima
Kartik Purnima symbolizes inner light, balance, and the fullness of devotion —
a day when the darkness of the mind fades away,
and the light of the soul shines within. 🌕🕉️