Today, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, marks the auspicious celebration of Kartik Purnima, one of the most sacred and spiritually significant days in the Hindu calendar. Occurring on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Kartik month, this festival is a profound observance dedicated to devotion, purity, and the triumph of light over darkness. Known by revered names like Tripurari Purnima and Dev Deepavali, it brings together varied traditions that underscore its universal message of peace and divine grace.

The Sanctity of the Holy Dip: Kartik Snan

The day traditionally begins before sunrise with the practice of Kartik Snan, or a holy dip. Devotees flock to sacred rivers, most notably the Ganga in cities like Varanasi and Haridwar, to take this purifying bath. It is profoundly believed that bathing in a holy river on this specific Purnima day cleanses one of accumulated sins and bestows immense spiritual merit, leading the devotee toward prosperity and moksha (salvation).

For those who cannot travel to a river, a bath taken at home with prayerful intent and a few drops of Gangajal (holy Ganga water) is considered equally effective, emphasizing that the true purification is of the mind and soul.

Dev Deepavali: The Festival of the Gods

Kartik Purnima is perhaps most famously known as Dev Deepavali, literally the "Diwali of the Gods." This festival celebrates a pivotal event in Hindu mythology: Lord Shiva's victory over the demon Tripurasura. Lord Shiva, in the form of Tripurantaka, destroyed the three demonic cities (Tripura), restoring harmony to the cosmos.

To celebrate this divine victory, it is believed that the Gods themselves descend to Earth and celebrate Diwali on the banks of the Ganga. This belief transforms the day into an unmatched spectacle, particularly in Varanasi (Kashi). As the sun sets, the Ganga Ghats come alive with millions of diyas (earthen lamps) that are lit and offered (Deep Daan) to the river. The reflection of this sea of light on the water creates a breathtaking, ethereal glow, symbolizing the triumph of truth and light over ignorance.

Worship and Charity: Honoring the Deities

The day is deeply dedicated to the worship of two principal deities:

• Lord Vishnu: Kartik Purnima marks the end of the auspicious Kartik month, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees often observe the Satyanarayan Vrat (fast) and listen to the Satyanarayan Katha, seeking blessings for prosperity and happiness.

• The Moon God (Chandra Dev): As it is a Full Moon day, offerings (arghya) are made to the Moon God in the evening, as his divine rays are believed to shower blessings of peace and purity onto the Earth.

Alongside worship, charity (Daan) holds immense importance. Donating food, clothing, grains, and lamps to the needy on Kartik Purnima is believed to multiply the spiritual rewards and bring peace to the souls of ancestors.

From the tranquil serenity of the dawn snan to the spectacular evening glow of Dev Deepavali, Kartik Purnima 2025 is an inspiring day for spiritual renewal and communal celebration.
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