Much like how Diwali is celebrated across the country with lamps on Kartik Amavasya, fifteen days later, Kartik Purnima marks a "Diwali" for the gods.

Kartik Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Kartik, as per the Hindu calendar which usually falls in November according to the Gregorian calendar. It is a day dedicated to Lord Vishnu,

Kartik Purnima falls on November 15 this year. The festival celebrates Lord Vishnu. Devotees will observe fasts and offer prayers. Ritual baths and lighting lamps are common practices. People also gather at Ganga Ghats for a holy dip.

The auspicious month of Kartik holds great significance in Hinduism. Celebrations like Kartik Purnima and Dev Deepawali are observed during this period. This year, Kartik Purnima falls on5.