Festival 2027 · Dev Diwali and Ganga snan (Kartik Purnima)
Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) 2027
Saturday, 13 November 2027
Tithi begins: Sat 13 Nov, 9:56 AM IST
Tithi ends: Sun 14 Nov, 8:56 AM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali)
Kartik Purnima is the full moon of Kartik, called Dev Diwali in Varanasi, when the ghats are lit with lakhs of lamps. It is also the day Shiva is said to have destroyed Tripurasura (Tripuri Purnima) and Guru Nanak's birthday (Prakash Utsav).
A holy dip, lamp offering and charity on this day are considered especially meritorious.
How it is observed
- Holy dip in the Ganga or another river at dawn.
- Lighting lamps at ghats and temples in the evening.
- Satyanarayan puja.
- Charity and feeding the poor.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) in 2027?
Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) 2027 falls on Saturday, 13 November 2027. The tithi begins Sat 13 Nov, 9:56 AM IST and ends Sun 14 Nov, 8:56 AM IST (Delhi).
What is Dev Diwali?
The festival of lights of the gods, held on Kartik Purnima, when the gods are believed to descend to bathe in the Ganga at Varanasi.
Why does the date of Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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