Dev Deepawali, Kartik Purnima and Gurpurab 2026: Dates and Temples
Dev Deepawali, Kartik Purnima and Guru Nanak Gurpurab all fall on Tuesday 24 November 2026, says Drik Panchang. Guru Nanak's birthday is also a Central Government holiday.
Are you going to Varanasi, Amritsar or Puri around this day? Expect big crowds.
This page shows the dates, the times, and what each temple's own calendar says.
When is Dev Deepawali and Kartik Purnima 2026?
The Purnima (full moon) tithi runs from 11:42 PM on 23 November to 8:23 PM on 24 November (Drik Panchang). The evening of 24 November falls in it. Some travel guides say 23 or 25 November, but we do not list those.
| What | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dev Deepawali in Varanasi | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | The evening lamp time (Pradosh Kaal) is 5:08 PM to 7:47 PM. |
| Kartik Purnima (holy dip day) | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | The full moon day of the month of Kartik. |
| Guru Nanak Gurpurab | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | The SGPC calendar lists it on 9 Maghar, which is 24 November. Drik Panchang also lists 24 November. |
| Puri: Laxmi Nrushingha Besha | Monday, 23 November 2026 | From the Jagannath temple's calendar. |
| Puri: Kartika Purnima, Rajadhiraj Besha | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | From the Jagannath temple's calendar. |
| Dakshineswar: Rash Purnima | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | From the temple's 2026 calendar. |
What is Dev Deepawali and Kartik Purnima 2026?
Kartik Purnima is the full moon day of the month of Kartik. Devotees believe a dip in the Ganga on this day is holy (Drik Panchang).
Dev Deepawali means the Diwali of the gods. It is celebrated on this day mainly in Varanasi. It marks Lord Shiva's victory over the demon Tripurasura, according to tradition.
Sikhs celebrate the birth of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru, on the same day. It is called Gurpurab or Prakash Purab.
Do temples change their timings on Dev Deepawali and Kartik Purnima 2026?
We list only what the temples' own calendars or named news reports say.
- Golden Temple, Amritsar
The SGPC's calendar lists the Prakash Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji on 24 November. We found no 2026 SGPC notice about hours or crowd plans at Harmandir Sahib. Because the day is a Central Government holiday, expect crowds on the roads nearby.
- Jagannath Temple, Puri
The temple's calendar lists Laxmi Nrushingha Besha on 23 November and Kartika Purnima with Rajadhiraj Besha on 24 November. It also lists a Deva Deepavali series from 8 to 10 December. It states no change to darshan hours.
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
The temple's calendar lists Rash Purnima on 24 November. It published no change to darshan hours.
We found no 2026 Dev Deepawali notice on the Kashi Vishwanath Trust's site. For 2025, DD News reported a Maha Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and more than 10 lakh lamps on the ghats. It also reported a laser show at Raj Ghat. We did not find the 2026 programme, so check before you plan.
Tips for your visit
- In Varanasi, you could reach the ghats before the evening lamp time, which starts at 5:08 PM.
- Check the Varanasi administration's notice for road and boat rules. We found none posted yet.
- For Gurpurab, expect crowds near gurdwaras. Offices are closed on the day.
- Carry little, and keep children close in crowded places.
Dev Deepawali and Kartik Purnima 2026 questions
When is Dev Deepawali 2026?
It is on Tuesday 24 November 2026, says Drik Panchang.
When is Kartik Purnima 2026?
It is on 24 November 2026. The Purnima runs from 11:42 PM on 23 November to 8:23 PM on 24 November (Drik Panchang).
When is Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026?
It is on 24 November 2026, says the SGPC calendar. It is also a Central Government holiday.
Is Dev Deepawali the same as Diwali?
No. Diwali is on 8 November in 2026. Dev Deepawali comes about two weeks later, on Kartik Purnima.
Quick summary
Three festivals share 24 November 2026: Dev Deepawali, Kartik Purnima and Gurpurab.
Crowds will be large in Varanasi and Amritsar. The temples we checked posted no change to hours.
All three festivals fall on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Expect big crowds at the ghats of Varanasi and at gurdwaras.
More festivals coming up
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- Diwali 2026 (6 to 11 November 2026)
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- See the full festival list