Kartik Snan or Karthika Snanam is an auspicious bath ritual observed in holy rivers during Kartik month. In 2026, Kartik Snan dates – starts on October 26 and ends on November 24 in North Indian Hindi calendars.
As per Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada calendars, Kartik Snan 2026 begins on November 10 and ends on December 8.
But mostly, Kartik Snan is performed till Kartik Purnima only (November 24, 2026).
Kartika Snan katha or legend or story of Kartik snan is mentioned in Puranas as a conversation between Sage Vasista and King Janaka. Devotees can fetch the merits of Aswamedha Yagna by performing bathing in holy rivers during Kartik month.
Important dates for Kartik Snan 2026
Kartik Pratipada – 27 October 2026 in Hindi calendars and 10 November in other lunar calendars.
Kartik Amavasya – 9 November 2026 (in Hindi calendars) and in other calendars on 10 December.
Kartik Ekadashi – 20|21 November 2026 – Prabhodini Ekadasi
Kartik Dwadashi – 21 November 2026 – Ksheerabdi Dwadasi
Vaikunta Chaturdashi – 23 November 2026
Kartik Purnima – 24 November 2026 – Tripurari Purnima