Kartik Purnima · कार्तिक पूर्णिमा
Kartik Purnima, the full moon of Kartika, is one of the holiest days of the year. It recalls Shiva's victory over the demon Tripurasura (hence Tripuri Purnima) and Vishnu's Matsya avatar.
Dates
Dates and times are for New Delhi (Asia/Kolkata). They can differ in other places, especially outside India, and between traditions.
How the date is determined
Kartika Purnima prevailing at sunrise.
Devotees bathe in the Ganga and other rivers (Kartik Snan), light lamps and give charity. In Varanasi the ghats are lit with countless lamps for Dev Deepawali, "the Diwali of the gods".
Regional and tradition differences
Sikhs celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti on this day, and the Pushkar fair in Rajasthan culminates on it.
What to recite
Sources
- Kartik Purnima, Wikipedia (2026)
Change log
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