Kartik Purnima
Also known as: Dev Diwali, Tripuri Purnima
Dates follow the Indian calendar (IST). If you’re outside India, your local temple may observe a day earlier or later for tithi-based festivals.
Kartik Purnima, the full moon of the holy month of Kartik, is celebrated as Dev Diwali — the Diwali of the gods — when thousands of lamps are floated on rivers, most famously on the ghats of Varanasi. People take holy dips at dawn, light lamps by the water, and give charity.
For your location
Timing Advisory
This festival follows moonrise timings. Local observance may differ by region and timezone. Please check with your local temple or trusted Panchang for exact muhurat.
📋 How to Observe
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Take a holy dip in a river at dawn if you can
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Float a lamp on water in the evening
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Give food or warm clothes in charity
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Spend some quiet time under the full moon
🕉️ Sacred Mantras
ॐ नमो नारायणाय
Meaning: Salutations to Narayana, who dwells in all
Pandit ji's Message
Dear devotee, Kartik Purnima is a time for spiritual reflection and community celebration. Whether you're observing traditional rituals or adapting them to your modern life, remember that the sincerity of your devotion matters more than elaborate ceremonies. May this festival bring divine blessings to you and your family.
🙏 - Pandit Bala Krishan
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