Kartik Purnima 2024: The full moon date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month is called Kartik Purnima and Tripurari Purnima. According to the Vedic calendar, this year the fast of Kartik Purnima will be observed on Friday, November 15, 2024. It has special significance in Hinduism and there is a tradition of bathing in the Ganges and donating on this day. It is said that fasting and bathing in the Ganges on the day of Kartik Purnima liberate humans from sins. According to mythology, on the day of Kartik Purnima, Lord Shiva protected the inhabitants of earth and heaven by killing a demon named Tripurasura. Therefore, its other name is also Tripurari Purnima. According to religious beliefs, by adopting some special measures on this day, one never has to face money-related problems at home.

Follow these measures on Kartik Purnima.

Deepdaan: There is also a tradition of Deepdaan on the day of Kartik Purnima and it is considered auspicious to light lamps in a holy river or flowing water on this day. It is said that by doing this, a person gets relief from all kinds of troubles and also gets rid of debt.

Toran made of mango leaves: According to astrology, on the day of Kartik Purnima, a toran made of mango leaves must be tied at the main entrance of the house. This pleases Goddess Lakshmi and she enters the house and the house where Goddess Lakshmi resides never faces any family problems.

Fasting: There is a tradition of fasting on Kartik Purnima and fasting on this day helps one attain Suryalok. It is said that on this day, after fasting the whole day, the fasting person breaks the fast by offering water to the moon at night. During the fast, one must listen to the story of Lord Satyanarayan. This brings happiness and prosperity to the house.

Importance of donation: Donation has special importance on Kartik Purnima. It is believed that donating food, clothes, and other things on this day brings happiness and prosperity to the family. If you are fasting, then do not forget to donate.

Tulsi Puja: Any fast is considered incomplete without Tulsi Puja. Tulsi is worshipped on Kartik Purnima too but keep in mind that there is a lunar eclipse today and in such a situation, light a ghee lamp in Tulsi only after the lunar eclipse ends. This removes poverty.