Chandra Grahan 2022​: The month of Kartik is important in Hinduism. Kartik is the eighth lunar month and the full moon day during the month of Kartik. The last day of the month is also known as Kartik Purnima. The rituals of Kartika Purnima begin on the day of Prabodhini Ekadashi. Ekadashi is the eleventh day and Purnima is the fifteenth day of Kartika month during Shukla Paksha. Kartik Purnima festivities last for five days.

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This year due to Chandra Grahan, Kartik Purnima is being observed on November 8. On this day devotees perform charity and bathe in the holy river of Ganga. It is believed that by performing charity on this day and taking a dip in the holy river of Ganga, one attains peace and virtue.

Kartik Purnima 2022: Why is Ganga Snan done?

During the month of Kartik, many devotees take a holy dip in the Ganges and other holy rivers every day before sunrise during the month of Kartik. This act is also called Kartik snan.  

The ritual of holy dip (Kartik snan)  during the month of Kartik begins on the day of Sharad Purnima and ends on Kartik Purnima which is today. This day is very special because it is believed that on this day Lord Shiva killed a demon named Tripurasur.

Kartik Purnima 2022: Time

Purnima Tithi Begins - 04:15 PM on Nov 07, 2022

Purnima Tithi Ends - 04:31 PM on Nov 08, 2022