Interesting Facts about Dev Deepavali.

Kartik Purnima fall on Monday, November 27, 2023
Purnima Tithi started on November 26, 2023 at 3:55 PM and Purnima Tithi ends on November 27, 2023 at 2:45 pm as per hindu panjika muhurtam.
Various aspect  of Kartik Purnima .

   Kartik Purnima is an important festival in Hinduism which is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month Kartik. This festival is important as it marks the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura. It is also believed that on this day Lord Krishna killed the demon Narakasura.

   Apart from its religious significance, Kartik Purnima is also astronomically important. This is the brightest and closest lunar day on Earth. This makes it an ideal night for worship and meditation. It is a day to remember and celebrate the victory of good over evil. It is also a day when we will appreciate the beauty of the moon and contemplate its spiritual significance. Birth of Guru Nanak Dev

   Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born on April 15, 1469 in Talwandi village of Punjab province, now called Nankana Sahib, which is now in Pakistan. Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated every year on the full moon day of Kartik month. It celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism.

   He was a spiritual leader and reformer who gave the message of love, peace and brotherhood. He traveled extensively spreading his message of equality and justice. The teachings of Guru Nanak have inspired generations of Sikhs and continue to guide us today. On this auspicious day, Sikhs around the world celebrate with prayers, music and feasts. We remember the life and teachings of Guru Nanak and reiterate our commitment to follow him. Kartik Purnima: Festivals and Traditions

   Kartik Purnima is a festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs in many parts of India and Nepal. It falls on the full moon day of Kartik month (November-December) and is also called 'Kartik Purnima'. This festival has great significance as it marks the end of the Hindu lunar month and the beginning of the solar month.

   Kartik Purnima is celebrated with many traditions and customs. The most important ritual is to take a bath in the sacred river, which is believed to purify the body and mind. Other rituals include lighting lamps, praying and fasting. This festival is also an occasion to exchange gifts and meet your loved ones. Kartik Purnima celebration is an important part of the Hindu calendar and a time of joy for all participants. Kartik Purnima in Hindus

   In North India, Kartik Purnima is celebrated by sailing small boats in the water. Clothes, lamps, betel leaves, coconut trees and banana grass. A festival called Karthikai Deepam is celebrated in Tamil Nadu, where devotees light rows of lamps as part of the festival. Hindus celebrate Karthikai Deepam in Tiruvannamalai every year for ten days. The festival of Kartik Masalu month is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Deepavali/Diwali is celebrated in this region throughout the month of November. The final ceremony involves lighting an oil lamp with 365 wicks in the temple of Lord Shiva and Kartik Puranam, which is a full moon day.

   Kartik Purnima in Sikhs

   Kartik Purnima is a special festival for Sikhs, as it marks the birth of their founder Guru Nanak. On this day, Sikhs around the world gather to celebrate their faith and remember the teachings of their Guru. It is a day of joy for Sikhs as they remember the man who founded their religion and the values he taught. On this day Sikhs chant Asa-di-Vaar early in the morning. During religious services, priests recite poetry in gurudwaras. People celebrating with family and friends dine on a special lunch/langar prepared in the afternoon.

   Kartik Purnima among Jains

   Palitana is a pilgrimage place where Jain festivals are celebrated. Shatrunjaya hill of Palitana taluka serves as a gathering place for devotees. After that, they start an amazing journey. A rugged terrain of 216 km will be covered during this Shri Shatrunjay Teerth Yatra. Worshipers walk barefoot to the temple of Jehovah Adinath and worship on the mountain. Kartik Purnima Vrat 2023

   Kartik Purnima Vrat is a popular Hindu practice observed by devotees of Lord Shiva. It is performed on the full moon day of Kartik month (October–November) and is considered an auspicious day for fasting. This year, the fasting period starts at 3:55 pm on November 26, 2023 and ends at 2:45 pm on November 27, 2022.

   On Kartik Purnima, devotees of Vishnu and Shiva read the story of Kartik Purnima. According to the Kartik Purnima story, three demons named Vidyunmali, Tarakaksh and Veeryawan conquered the universe and destroyed the gods. He is known as Tripurasura. Tripurasura is believed to have created the three cities of Tripura in the sky after defeating the gods.

By the grace of Lord Shiva and Kartik Purnima, the rule of Tripurasura ended and the Devatas declared this day as Dev Deepavali.