Karthika Masam 2026 in Europe, City by City: Dates, Somavarams and Karthika Pournami Times for 21 Cities
Karthika Masam 2026 in Europe begins on Tuesday 10 November in most cities and on Monday 9 November in Dublin and Lisbon, and ends with Amavasya on Tuesday 8 December. Karthika Pournami is Tuesday 24 November. This guide gives Somavarams, festival dates, local Purnima times and sunsets for 21 European cities, plus tips for lamps and home puja in the dark European winter.
Karthika Masam 2026 in Europe begins on Tuesday 10 November in most cities and on Monday 9 November in Dublin and Lisbon, and ends with Amavasya on Tuesday 8 December. Karthika Pournami is Tuesday 24 November.
Quick answer: Karthika Masam 2026 Europe dates: the month begins on Tuesday 10 November 2026 in most European cities, and on Monday 9 November in Dublin and Lisbon. It ends with Amavasya on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and Karthika Pournami is on Tuesday 24 November everywhere in our table.
The Karthika Somavarams (Mondays) are 16, 23 and 30 November and 7 December. Dublin and Lisbon also count Monday 9 November as a Somavaram. Below you will find festival dates, local Purnima times and sunsets for 21 cities in 15 countries, from Frankfurt to Helsinki.
Please note: the European dates and times in this guide are calculated by HinduTone using the Drik Panchang method. They match Drik Panchang in our checks for other countries, but small differences are possible. Please confirm the dates on Drik Panchang for your own city. All times are local time for each city.
Karthika Masam 2026 Europe: key dates at a glance
These dates are the same in all 21 cities, except for the month start and the extra Somavaram in Dublin and Lisbon.
| Event | Date in Europe (2026) |
|---|---|
| Karthika Masam begins | Tue 10 Nov (Dublin and Lisbon: Mon 9 Nov) |
| Nagula Chavithi | Fri 13 Nov |
| 1st Karthika Somavaram | Mon 16 Nov (Dublin and Lisbon: Mon 9 Nov is the 1st) |
| Devutthana (Prabodhini) Ekadashi | Fri 20 Nov |
| Ksheerabdi Dwadashi / Tulasi Vivah | Sat 21 Nov |
| Karthika Somavaram | Mon 23 Nov |
| Karthika Pournami and Karthigai Deepam | Tue 24 Nov |
| Karthika Somavaram | Mon 30 Nov |
| Utpanna Ekadashi | Fri 4 Dec |
| Masik Shivaratri | Sun 6 Dec |
| Last Karthika Somavaram | Mon 7 Dec |
| Karthika Amavasya (month ends) | Tue 8 Dec |
In India, Karthika Masam also runs from 10 November to 8 December. One difference: in India, Masik Shivaratri falls on Monday 7 December, together with the last Somavaram. In Europe our calculation places it one day earlier, on Sunday 6 December.
Month start and Somavarams by city
Karthika Masam begins on the day after the Amavasya that follows Diwali (Sunday 8 November 2026). The exact first day depends on when the new moon falls compared with local sunrise. That is why two western cities differ.
| Cities | Month begins | Karthika Somavarams |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Amsterdam, The Hague, Paris, Brussels, Zurich, Milan, Rome, Madrid, Barcelona, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, Vienna, Warsaw, Helsinki | Tue 10 Nov | 16, 23, 30 Nov and 7 Dec (four) |
| Dublin, Lisbon | Mon 9 Nov | 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov and 7 Dec (five) |
Dublin and Lisbon follow the same pattern as the UK, which also begins on Monday 9 November. For British cities, see our Karthika Masam 2026 UK guide.
Karthika Pournami 2026 in Europe: Purnima times and sunset by city
Karthika Pournami is on Tuesday 24 November 2026 in all 21 cities. The table shows when Purnima tithi begins and ends in local time, and the sunset on 23 and 24 November.
| City | Purnima begins | Purnima ends | Sunset 23 Nov | Sunset 24 Nov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt (Germany) | Mon 23 Nov, 7:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 3:54 PM | 4:33 PM | 4:33 PM |
| Berlin (Germany) | Mon 23 Nov, 7:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 3:54 PM | 4:05 PM | 4:04 PM |
| Munich (Germany) | Mon 23 Nov, 7:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 3:54 PM | 4:29 PM | 4:28 PM |
| Hamburg (Germany) | Mon 23 Nov, 7:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 3:54 PM | 4:14 PM | 4:13 PM |
| Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Mon 23 Nov, 7:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 3:54 PM | 4:39 PM | 4:38 PM |
| The Hague (Netherlands) | Mon 23 Nov, 7:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 3:54 PM | 4:43 PM | 4:42 PM |
| Paris (France) | Mon 23 Nov, 7:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 3:54 PM | 5:03 PM | 5:03 PM |
| Brussels (Belgium) | Mon 23 Nov, 7:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 3:54 PM | 4:48 PM | 4:47 PM |
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Mon 23 Nov, 7:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 3:54 PM | 4:44 PM | 4:43 PM |
| Dublin (Ireland) | Mon 23 Nov, 6:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 2:54 PM | 4:20 PM | 4:19 PM |
| Milan (Italy) | Mon 23 Nov, 7:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 3:54 PM | 4:47 PM | 4:47 PM |
| Rome (Italy) | Mon 23 Nov, 7:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 3:54 PM | 4:44 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Madrid (Spain) | Mon 23 Nov, 7:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 3:54 PM | 5:53 PM | 5:53 PM |
| Barcelona (Spain) | Mon 23 Nov, 7:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 3:54 PM | 5:27 PM | 5:27 PM |
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Mon 23 Nov, 7:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 3:54 PM | 3:10 PM | 3:08 PM |
| Oslo (Norway) | Mon 23 Nov, 7:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 3:54 PM | 3:35 PM | 3:33 PM |
| Copenhagen (Denmark) | Mon 23 Nov, 7:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 3:54 PM | 3:53 PM | 3:52 PM |
| Vienna (Austria) | Mon 23 Nov, 7:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 3:54 PM | 4:10 PM | 4:09 PM |
| Warsaw (Poland) | Mon 23 Nov, 7:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 3:54 PM | 3:36 PM | 3:35 PM |
| Lisbon (Portugal) | Mon 23 Nov, 6:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 2:54 PM | 5:19 PM | 5:19 PM |
| Helsinki (Finland) | Mon 23 Nov, 8:13 PM | Tue 24 Nov, 4:54 PM | 3:36 PM | 3:35 PM |
Notice that in every city, Purnima tithi ends on the afternoon of Tuesday 24 November, often close to sunset. The festival date is still 24 November, because Purnima is the tithi at sunrise that day. If your family prefers to light the Pournami lamps while Purnima is still running, the evening of Monday 23 November also falls inside Purnima tithi. Ask your priest or local temple which evening they follow, and keep to your family custom.
Sunset times for evening lamps
Sunset matters for evening lamps (Karthika deepam) and for breaking a Somavaram fast. Here are the calculated sunsets on Monday 9 November and Monday 23 November.
| City | Sunset 9 Nov | Sunset 23 Nov |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt | 4:51 PM | 4:33 PM |
| Berlin | 4:24 PM | 4:05 PM |
| Munich | 4:45 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Hamburg | 4:34 PM | 4:14 PM |
| Amsterdam | 4:58 PM | 4:39 PM |
| The Hague | 5:02 PM | 4:43 PM |
| Paris | 5:19 PM | 5:03 PM |
| Brussels | 5:06 PM | 4:48 PM |
| Zurich | 4:59 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Dublin | 4:40 PM | 4:20 PM |
| Milan | 5:01 PM | 4:47 PM |
| Rome | 4:56 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Madrid | 6:04 PM | 5:53 PM |
| Barcelona | 5:39 PM | 5:27 PM |
| Stockholm | 3:38 PM | 3:10 PM |
| Oslo | 4:04 PM | 3:35 PM |
| Copenhagen | 4:16 PM | 3:53 PM |
| Vienna | 4:25 PM | 4:10 PM |
| Warsaw | 3:55 PM | 3:36 PM |
| Lisbon | 5:29 PM | 5:19 PM |
| Helsinki | 4:06 PM | 3:36 PM |
Sunsets keep getting earlier through the month. In early December they will be a few minutes earlier than on 23 November.
Festivals inside Karthika Masam
- Nagula Chavithi (Fri 13 Nov): worship of the serpent deities, with milk offerings and prayers for the health of children. See Nagula Chavithi 2026.
- Devutthana Ekadashi (Fri 20 Nov): the day Vishnu is believed to wake from his four-month sleep. See Karthika Ekadashi 2026.
- Ksheerabdi Dwadashi and Tulasi Vivah (Sat 21 Nov): the symbolic marriage of Tulasi with Vishnu. See Ksheerabdi Dwadasi and Tulasi Vivah 2026.
- Karthika Pournami and Karthigai Deepam (Tue 24 Nov): the brightest night of the month, with rows of lamps. See Karthika Pournami 2026.
- Masik Shivaratri (Sun 6 Dec): Shiva's monthly night, on Krishna Chaturdashi.
- Karthika Amavasya (Tue 8 Dec): the last day of the month. See Karthika Amavasya 2026.
Deepam and home rituals in a European winter
Karthika is the month of lamps. In India the evening lamp is lit around 5:30 to 6 PM. In Europe, the sun sets between about 3 PM (Stockholm) and 6 PM (Madrid) in November. This changes how families plan the day.
- Evening lamp after work: the traditional time is at or after sunset. If you are still at work, light the lamp as soon as you reach home. The sincere offering of light matters more than the exact minute.
- Morning bath (Karthika snanam): in India devotees bathe before sunrise in a river. In Europe, a warm bath or shower at home before puja is the practical form. Do not bathe in cold rivers or lakes in winter. See Karthika snanam and deepa daanam.
- Fire safety: use a stable lamp on a metal plate, keep it away from curtains and smoke alarms, and never leave a flame alone. Many rented flats and student rooms do not allow open flames. An LED diya is a respectful alternative.
- Tulasi in winter: Tulasi plants do not survive European frost outdoors. Keep the plant indoors by a sunny window, or worship a picture of Tulasi on Tulasi Vivah.
- Simple food rules: many families avoid onion, garlic and non-vegetarian food during the month. See Karthika Masam rules 2026.
Tips for NRI families in Europe
- Most Karthika days in Europe are ordinary working days. Plan the main Pournami puja for the evening of Tuesday 24 November, or for the nearest weekend if your temple holds a community event then.
- Indian and Sri Lankan Tamil communities run Hindu temples in many European cities. Check your local temple's website or notice board for Karthika Somavaram abhishekam and Karthigai Deepam timings.
- If you live far from a temple, a short daily lamp and the chant "Om Namah Shivaya" at home keeps the spirit of the month.
- Video calls with parents in India work well for Pournami: India is 3.5 to 5.5 hours ahead of most European cities in November, so their evening is your afternoon.
- Do not use India's clock times for Europe. Always use the local times given here or on a panchang set to your city.
For a city list of Shiva temples, see Shiva temples for Karthika Masam 2026 in Europe, and for the meaning of every day of the month, see Karthika Masam 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does Karthika Masam 2026 start in Europe?
In most European cities in our table, Karthika Masam 2026 starts on Tuesday 10 November. In Dublin and Lisbon it starts on Monday 9 November, the same as in the UK. The month ends with Amavasya on Tuesday 8 December. These dates are calculated, so please confirm them on Drik Panchang for your city.
When is Karthika Pournami 2026 in Europe?
Karthika Pournami is on Tuesday 24 November 2026 in all 21 cities. In most of central Europe, Purnima tithi runs from 7:13 PM on Monday 23 November to 3:54 PM on Tuesday 24 November, local time. Dublin and Lisbon are one hour earlier, and Helsinki is one hour later.
How many Karthika Somavarams are there in Europe in 2026?
Most cities have four Somavarams: 16, 23 and 30 November and 7 December. Dublin and Lisbon have five, because their month starts on Monday 9 November.
Why do Dublin and Lisbon start a day earlier?
Dublin and Lisbon are on Western European time, one hour behind most of the continent. The new moon that begins the month falls at a slightly different point relative to local sunrise, so the calculation gives Monday 9 November, as in the UK.
Is Masik Shivaratri on a Somavaram in Europe this year?
No. In our calculation for all 21 European cities, Masik Shivaratri in Karthika falls on Sunday 6 December 2026, one day before the last Somavaram on Monday 7 December. In India it falls on Monday 7 December.
Can I light Karthika lamps indoors in a European flat?
Yes. Use a stable brass or clay lamp on a metal plate, keep it away from curtains, never leave it alone, and check your building's fire rules. Many families use electric or LED diyas where open flames are not allowed.
Editor's note
Editor's note (6 October 2026): This guide has been restored at its original address after the earlier version was lost. The European dates, Purnima times and sunsets are calculated by HinduTone with the Drik Panchang method and are shown in local time for each city. Please confirm them on Drik Panchang for your city before planning a puja. We have not listed temple timings or events; check your local temple directly.
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