As the glow of Karthika Purnima brightens homes and hearts, let your kindness bring light into the lives of needy.

It is one of the most sacred full-moon days in the Hindu lunar calendar. It is the culmination of the holy Kartik month — a period dedicated to prayer, river baths, lamp lighting (Deepdaan), and devotional service. The whole day radiates an atmosphere of devotion, purity, and giving — and that makes it a mighty day for daan (charity) and anna daan (food donation).

At Akshaya Chaitanya, we invite people and well-wishers to channel the spirit of Kartik Purnima into action by donating food, sponsoring meals, and supporting families of hospital patients and children in schools. Your online donation is secure, transparent, and eligible for an 80G/ATG tax exemption certificate — so your act of compassion brings both spiritual merit and practical benefit.

Kartik Purnima 2025

Kartik Purnima 2025 (Kartik Month Full Moon): Wednesday, 5 November 2025 (tithi and muhurat vary by region; consult local panchang for exact timing).
Key observances on the day: holy river baths (Ganga snan), Deepdaan (lamp offerings at river ghats/temple precincts), special pujas to Vishnu / Lakshmi / Shiva, Tulsi Vivah in many homes and temples, and community charity/feeding programs.

Regional Names & How Kartik Purnima Is Celebrated Across India

• Dev Deepavali / Varanasi (Banaras): On Kartik Purnima, Varanasi celebrates Dev Deepavali — literally the gods’ Diwali — with ghats illuminated by thousands of oil lamps. Pilgrims perform river baths and offer lamps to the Ganga.
• Tripuri Purnima / Tripurari Purnima: A Shaiva tradition commemorating Shiva’s victory over the demon Tripurasura (Tripuri). Temples perform special rituals, and devotees light lamps.
• Tulsi Vivah: In many Vaishnav and household traditions, the ceremonial marriage (vivah) of Tulsi (holy basil) to Lord Vishnu’s symbolic form is performed on or around Kartik Purnima. This marks the end of the monsoon and the start of marriage celebrations in many communities.
• Guru Nanak Jayanti (Sikh community): In years when Guru Nanak Jayanti coincides with Kartik Purnima, Sikh communities observe Prakash Parv (lighting and celebrations), linking the themes of light and service.
• Donation tie-in: Sponsor mass feeding (community kitchen) at temples, orphanages or hospital waiting areas. Funding a midday meal for a school or an entire day of feeding at a government hospital can be especially impactful on Kartik Purnima.

Programs You Can Support Through Akshaya Chaitanya

When you donate via our Kartik Purnima campaign, you can choose where your contribution goes:

• Feed Poor & Vulnerable Families: Regular hot meals to urban vulnerable communities and slum pockets in Mumbai.
• Charity to Schools: Nutritious breakfasts and mid-day meals for government school children (improves attendance & learning).
• Charity to Children (Orphanages & Shelter Homes): Sattvic prasadam and wholesome meals to orphans and shelter-residents.
• Support for Patient Families in Government Hospitals: Meals for caregivers and family members who otherwise go hungry while their loved ones receive treatment.
• Special Kartik Purnima Drives: Lamp lighting + feeding drives at ghats or temple centers, ensuring both ritual and social needs are met.
  

Why Donate on Kartik Purnima?

• Increased Punya (spiritual merit): Kartik Purnima is a spiritually saturated day; traditional scriptures and contemporary panchangs recommend acts of charity for multiplied merit.
• Symbolic Light & Nourishment: Deepdaan symbolizes removing darkness; anna daan removes hunger — on this day, they carry special meaning.
• Organized Reach: Donating through a registered NGO ensures efficient distribution to those who need it most (orphans, hospital families, school children).
• 80G Tax Benefit: Donations to certified NGOs like Akshaya Chaitanya are eligible for tax deductions under Section 80G — you receive an official certificate to claim at tax time. (We issue the donation certificate after successful contribution.)
• Community Visibility & Impact: Public Kartik Purnima drives (lamp + meal) creates high community participation and immediate visible impact.

How to Donate on Kartik Purnima — Step-by-Step

• Visit: Click our page
• Choose Campaign: Select Kartik Purnima drive → choose beneficiary group (schools/hospitals / poor communities/children)
• Enter Amount: We suggest sample amounts (₹500 feeds 20 children; ₹2000 sponsors a midday meal for 80 students) — but you may enter any amount.
• Payment: Secure payment via UPI, net-banking, credit/debit cards.
• Receive Receipt: An instant digital receipt is emailed. 80G certificate is issued per NGO policy for eligible donations.
• Impact Update: After Kartik Purnima distributions, we send photos and a summary report showing where meals were delivered and how many beneficiaries were supported.
  

Suggested Donation Ideas for Kartik Purnima

₹500: Provides hot breakfast to 20 children in a government school.
₹1,000: Sponsors 40 Lunch Meals at Hospital.
₹2,500: Funds meals for families waiting in a government hospital for 100 People.
₹5,000+: Sponsor a community kitchen for Kartik Purnima — mass feeding for 200 vulnerable people