Maha Karttiki
Dates and tithi timings on this page use the Ujjain meridian (the conventional reference for Indian panchang). Your local observance may fall on the previous or next civil day depending on sunrise where you live.
Dates & timing
Maha Karttiki is an observance held when Krittika nakshatra occurs during Kartika, the lunar month. Its day is governed by the tithi current at sunrise, while specific deity, legend, and ritual details require regional verification.
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- Maha Karttiki
Full article pending review — dates and timing below are still authoritative.
Dates by year
| Date | Tithi | Lunar month | Governing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 16 Nov, 2024 | KrishnaKrishna Pratipada | Margashirsha (Kartika amanta) | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Thu, 6 Nov, 2025 | KrishnaKrishna Pratipada | Margashirsha (Kartika amanta) | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Tue, 24 Nov, 2026 | ShuklaPurnima | Kartika | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Mon, 15 Nov, 2027 | KrishnaKrishna Pratipada | Margashirsha (Kartika amanta) | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Sat, 4 Nov, 2028 | KrishnaKrishna Dvitiya | Margashirsha (Kartika amanta) | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Wed, 21 Nov, 2029 | ShuklaPurnima | Kartika | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Mon, 11 Nov, 2030 | KrishnaKrishna Pratipada | Margashirsha (Kartika amanta) | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Fri, 28 Nov, 2031 | ShuklaPurnima | Kartika | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Wed, 17 Nov, 2032 | ShuklaPurnima | Kartika | sunrise (udaya tithi) |