Kartik Purnima is also called Tripuri Purnima, marking the day Lord Shiva destroyed the demon Tripurasura. In Ujjain the day is observed with a holy bath in the Shipra, and the number of devotees having abhishek performed at Mahakaleshwar rises sharply.
Tithi timings follow the New Delhi panchang and vary with location. Please confirm against your local panchang.
Kartik Purnima is directly connected to Lord Shiva. He is held to have destroyed the demon Tripurasura on this day, freeing the gods from fear — which is why it is also called Tripuri or Tripurari Purnima.
The same night is observed as Dev Deepawali, when lamps are lit along ghats and at temples.
Bathing in the Shipra during the month of Kartik is considered especially meritorious, and Kartik Purnima is the final and most auspicious day of that month.
After the bath, devotees take darshan at Mahakaleshwar, have abhishek performed, and offer deep daan.
The rituals commonly arranged on this date are:
Ujjain is busy on Kartik Purnima. Booking at least two weeks ahead is advisable.
Tuesday, 24 November 2026. The Purnima tithi runs from 11:42 pm on 23 November to 08:23 pm on 24 November.
It marks the day Lord Shiva is held to have destroyed the demon Tripurasura, which is why the day is also known as Tripuri or Tripurari Purnima.
A holy bath in the Shipra, darshan at Mahakaleshwar, abhishek, and the offering of lamps.
Yes. The poojari takes the sankalp in your name and gotra and performs the ritual.