Kartika Purnima
24 November 2026 · Marks the end of the holy month of Kartika. Devotees perform Boita Bandana — sailing paper boats to remember Odisha's ancient maritime glory.
About This Event
Festival overview
Kartika Purnima marks the end of the auspicious month of Kartika, one of the holiest months in the Odia Hindu calendar. The temple is lit with thousands of lamps (diyas). Devotees participate in Boita Bandana — the tradition of floating paper or banana-bark boats on water bodies at dawn, commemorating Odisha's glorious history as a seafaring nation whose ancient merchants sailed to Southeast Asia. A deeply cultural and spiritual celebration.
Date
24 November 2026
Location
Shree Jagannatha Temple Sydney, Unit 29/5 Gladstone Rd, Castle Hill NSW 2154
Event timings
Detailed timings will be announced soon.
Schedule