The sacred full moon night when the city of Shiva becomes a galaxy of earth-bound stars.
**Kartik Purnima**, the full moon day of the Hindu month Kartik, is one of the most auspicious days in the Vedic calendar. In Varanasi, this day takes on a grander meaning as it hosts **Dev Diwali**. It is also known as "Tripuri Purnima" as it celebrates Lord Shiva's victory over the three demon brothers (Tripurasura). Devotees believe that taking a holy dip in the Ganges on this night washes away all sins and brings divine blessings.
The ritual of "Deep Daan" (offering lamps) to the river is the centerpiece of the night. Over 10 lakh lamps are lit on the 84 ghats, from Assi to RajGhat. **VisitKashi Travel Company** recommends booking private boats to witness the grand Aarti ceremonies, as the main Dashashwamedh and Rajendra Prasad ghats are incredibly crowded on this specific Tithi.
Since this is a religious event of massive scale, we offer specific boat types that provide stable and comfortable viewing.
A flat-bottomed wooden boat, perfect for spiritual groups and rituals.
Climate-controlled seating with a VIP view of the Purnima moon over the Ganges.
VisitKashi is the most trusted local travel company in Varanasi. We understand the sanctity of **Kartik Purnima**. Our boats depart from Ravidas Ghat early to ensure you are perfectly positioned at Dashashwamedh Ghat before the first lamp is lit. Trust our local experts who have managed 2500+ successful bookings since 2017.
Kartik Purnima 2026 falls on November 24th. Most slots for the 6 PM Aarti are filling up fast.
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