Kartik Purnima (also known as Tripuri Purnima) is considered the most spiritually potent full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar. Legend holds that on this night Lord Shiva vanquished the demon Tripurasura, and all deities descend to Earth to celebrate Dev Deepawali on the ghats of Varanasi.

Home Puja Rituals on Kartik Purnima

  1. Holy Dip (Snan): Take an early morning bath in a sacred river or add Gangajal to your home bath water.
  2. Satyanarayan Katha: Perform Satyanarayan Puja at home to invite Bhagwan Vishnu's boundless grace.
  3. 365 Wicks Diya (Deepdan): Light a large earthen diya containing 365 cotton threads soaked in ghee, representing daily light for every day of the year.
  4. Tulsi Vrindavan Pujan: Conclude Kartik month daily Tulsi worship by offering new chunri and lighting diyas around the plant.

Dev Deepawali in Varanasi (Kashi)

In Kashi (Varanasi), over 1 million earthen diyas illuminate all 84 ghats from Ravidas Ghat to Rajghat. Boat rides along the shimmering Ganga offer an breathtaking view of laser shows, Maha Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, and grand fireworks.