Shiva (Tripurari)
Kartik Purnima (Dev Deepawali)
The gods' festival of lights
On the full moon of Kartik the ghats of Kashi are lined with lamps — Dev Deepawali, the Diwali of the gods. The day honours Shiva as Tripurari, who brought down the three cities of illusion. It is among the most luminous nights in the devotional year.
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A recommended mantra for this sacred day
The night belongs to Shiva at Kashi, and the Panchakshara is the name the ghats carry on it.
Read the Sanskrit and meaning on the Om Namah Shivaya — Panchakshara Mantra page, or explore the full mantra library.
Date shown for New Delhi, India. Observance can differ by location because tithi, sunrise and timezone affect the applicable date — please confirm local temple or pañcāṅga timings if precise observance times matter to your practice.