Book your Kartik Purnima boat ride and watch the Dev Diwali Ganga Aarti light up all 84 ghats — straight from the holy Ganges.
Kartik Purnima is the full moon night of the Hindu month of Kartik, regarded as one of the most spiritually significant days on the Ganges. Varanasi marks this night as Dev Diwali, lighting all 84 ghats with millions of diyas. A Kartik Purnima boat booking is the best way to witness this once-a-year spectacle from the water, away from the packed ghat steps.
Kartik Purnima 2026 falls on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. Boats begin boarding at Ravidas Ghat, Nagwa from 4:30 PM, with the Maha Ganga Aarti and ghat lighting beginning around 6:00–6:30 PM as the full moon rises over the river.
Kartik Purnima draws huge crowds of pilgrims for the traditional holy dip and Aarti viewing, making the ghat steps almost impossible to move through by evening. A Kartik Purnima boat ride takes you past every illuminated ghat and positions you directly opposite Dashashwamedh Ghat for a clear, front-facing view of the Aarti — without the crowd.
All four boats run the same Kartik Purnima route along the 84 ghats and the Ganga Aarti. Pick the one that fits your group and comfort level.
Book your Kartik Purnima boat at least 2–3 weeks in advance, arrive at Ravidas Ghat by 4:30 PM, carry a light jacket for the river breeze, and keep your booking confirmation ready on WhatsApp for quick boarding.
With over 10,000+ happy guests served since 2017, VisitKashi runs its own fleet directly from Ravidas Ghat for every Kartik Purnima and Dev Diwali season. Starting from just ₹3,199/person, our local team ensures a smooth, on-time Kartik Purnima boat ride from boarding to the final diya.
Seats fill up fast for Kartik Purnima 2026. Reserve your boat now.
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