Kartik Purnima

The full moon of Kartik, marking Shiva's destruction of the demon Tripurasura and celebrated with ritual bathing in sacred rivers and lighting of lamps. It coincides with Dev Diwali in Varanasi, Guru Nanak Jayanti for Sikhs, and Kartik Poornima observances among Jains.

Also known as Kartika Purnima · Tripuri Purnima · Dev Diwali · Tripurari Purnima · Kartik Poornima