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Kartik Purnima (Dev Deepawali)

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Kartik Purnima (Dev Deepawali)

Why it is celebrated

The full moon of Kartik is also called Tripurari Purnima, as it is believed that Shiv ji ended Tripurasur on this day. A holy dip in the Ganga or another sacred river, deepdaan (offering lamps) and charity are special today. On the ghats of Kashi, lakhs of diyas are lit to celebrate Dev Deepawali.

The story

The three sons of Tarakasur did hard tapas and won a boon from Brahma ji. Three wondrous cities were made for them, one of gold, one of silver and one of iron. Together they were called Tripur. The boon said they could be ended only when, once in a thousand years, the three cities came into one line and someone pierced them with a single arrow.

Proud of the boon, the three brothers began troubling the rishis and the devtas. Then all the devtas went to Shiv ji for shelter.

Together the devtas made a divine chariot for Shiv ji. The earth became the chariot, the sun and moon its wheels, Mount Meru the bow, Vasuki the serpent its string, and Bhagwan Vishnu himself became the arrow. On Kartik Purnima, the moment the three cities came into line, Shiv ji burnt Tripur to ashes with a single arrow.

From then on Shiv ji was called Tripurari. Overjoyed, the devtas came to Kashi and celebrated by lighting diyas along the Ganga. That celebration is kept today as Dev Deepawali.

Puja vidhi

  1. Before sunrise, take a dip in the Ganga or another holy river; at home, add a little Ganga water to your bath.
  2. Offer water, bel leaves and flowers to Shiv ji, and yellow flowers and tulsi to Vishnu ji.
  3. Many homes hold the Satyanarayan katha today; listen to the katha and do the aarti.
  4. In the evening, light diyas by the river, at the temple, near the tulsi and at the main door of your home; this is deepdaan.
  5. Give food grains, clothes or diyas in daan as your heart allows.
  6. Those who kept the month-long Kartik bath and lamp vow complete it today.

Food

Kheer, puri, fruit and simple sattvic food; many people fast today.

Wishes to send

  • Warm wishes on Kartik Purnima and Dev Deepawali! May the grace of Ganga Maiya and Mahadev be with you.

  • Today the devtas celebrate Diwali on earth. May every diya in your home shine with hope and love.

  • Lakhs of diyas on the ghats of Kashi, and one prayer in the heart: may everyone be happy. Happy Dev Deepawali!

  • The full moon, the waters of the Ganga and rows of diyas. May Kartik Purnima fill your heart with peace.

  • Pranam to Tripurari Mahadev. By his grace, may light follow every darkness.

  • One diya for Ganga Maiya, one for the happiness of our loved ones. Greetings on Dev Deepawali!

For your status

  • Today is the Diwali of the devtas.

  • Har Har Mahadev, Har Har Gange.

  • One diya for Ganga Maiya.

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