Kartik Purnima 2025 – Date, Rituals, Spiritual Significance, and How to Celebrate Dev Diwali
Kartik Purnima, also known as Tripurari Purnima or Dev Diwali, is one of the most spiritually potent full moon days in the Hindu calendar. It marks the culmination of Kartik month, regarded as the holiest period for charity, prayer, and divine observances. The day celebrates the glory of Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and Lord Kartikeya, and is observed through holy river baths, deep daan (lamp offering), temple rituals, and community service.
In 2025, Kartik Purnima falls on Wednesday, 5th November.
Kartik Purnima 2025 – Tithi and Timings
- Purnima Tithi Begins: 5th November at 2:35 AM IST
- Purnima Tithi Ends: 6th November at 4:20 AM IST
The most auspicious time to perform snan, deep daan, or puja is during Brahma Muhurat and evening twilight on 5th November.
Why is Kartik Purnima Celebrated?
- Vishnu Avatar: On this day, Lord Vishnu incarnated as Matsya (the fish) to save the Vedas during a cosmic flood.
- Tripurari Purnima: Lord Shiva destroyed the demon Tripurasura, symbolizing the end of arrogance, ignorance, and darkness.
- Dev Diwali: In Vaishnava tradition, this is the Diwali of the Gods, where devas descend to Earth to witness the Kartik deep daan and bhakti performed by devotees.
Main Rituals and Observances
1. Holy Snan (Sacred Bath)
- Performed before sunrise in rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, or at Pushkar, Varanasi, Rameswaram
- Said to remove sins and open the path to spiritual liberation
2. Deep Daan (Lamp Offering)
- Lighting 365 ghee lamps symbolizes offering divine light for each day of the year
- Diyas are placed near Tulsi plants, temples, doorsteps, and riverbanks
3. Vishnu and Shiva Puja
- Offer tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, sweets, and fruits to Lord Vishnu while chanting:
- Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
- Sri Vishnu Sahasranama
- Offer bilva leaves, water, and incense to Lord Shiva while chanting:
- Om Namah Shivaya
4. Annadan and Charity
- Feeding the poor, donating clothes, or supporting gaushalas are highly auspicious
- Considered equivalent to performing multiple yajnas and pilgrimages
5. Satyanarayan Katha or Akhand Bhajan
- Families organize Satyanarayan puja or conduct all-night kirtans and bhajan programs
- Devotees observe silence, fasting, and meditation throughout the day
Regional Celebrations Across India
- Varanasi (Kashi): Dev Diwali is celebrated with lakhs of diyas illuminating the Ganga ghats—a divine spectacle
- Pushkar (Rajasthan): The end of Pushkar Mela; devotees bathe in the Pushkar lake and visit Brahma temple
- Tamil Nadu and Kerala: Lord Murugan/Kartikeya is worshipped with processions, Ayyappa lamps, and bhajans
- Bihar & Uttar Pradesh: Houses are decorated with lamps, and Shiva-Vishnu temples witness large crowds
- Jainism: Marks the day of Lord Mahavira’s final sermon
- Sikhism: Observed as Guru Nanak Jayanti, celebrating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
How to Celebrate Kartik Purnima at Home
- Wake up before sunrise and bathe with Tulsi leaves or Ganga jal
- Set up a clean altar with Lord Vishnu or Shiva image
- Light ghee diyas at the entrance, Tulsi plant, and temple space
- Offer tulsi, banana, dry fruits, coconut, and jaggery
- In the evening, chant bhajans, do aarti, and perform deep daan with family
- Offer Annadan or donate food/supplies to the needy
Spiritual Benefits of Kartik Purnima
- Burns karmic debts and sins of the past
- Enhances peace of mind, clarity, and spiritual merit
- Invites prosperity, health, and family harmony
- Strengthens connection to divine energy through service, devotion, and meditation
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