When is Kartika Purnima in 2022? Know Date, Tithi Timing, Significance

Kartik Purnima or Kartika Purnima is observed on the Purnima tithi in the month of Kartik as per the traditional Hindu calendar.

Kartik month is considered to be the holiest month in the Hindu lunar calendar.

Kartik Purnima 2022 Date: November 8, Tuesday.

Kartik purnima tithi timing: November 07, 4:16 pm – November 08, 4:32 pm.

On Kartik Purnima, people take ritual bath at holy places in the morning. Some devotees also keep a fast on Kartik Purnima.

The day holds significance for Odias as it commemorates Odisha’s past maritime glory.

Traders, called as Sadhabas, from this eastern state of India, then known as Kalinga, used to embark on voyages to southeast Asian countries and islands like Indonesia, Java, Sumatra and Bali for business.

While leaving for the journey, their kin used to perform special puja namely Boita Bandana for the safe return of the businessmen.

Though the ancient form of trade no longer is in vogue, the citizens here celebrate the spirit of the past glory with pomp and gaiety, symbolically with flowing of miniature boats in water bodies, followed by visit to temples early in the morning.

The boats are prepared out of banana stem and coconut stick, lit with diyas while betel leaves and betel nuts are kept on them.

People also take a holy dip namely Kartika Snana before floating the miniature boats.

Kartika Purnima also marks the conclusion of the holy month of Kartika. The month of Kartika is considered to be the most auspicious time in the Odia calendar. Starting on Kumar Purnima and culminating on Kartika Purnima, this month is that time of the year when a few distinct annual rituals are observed, quintessential of the Odia culture.