The sacred full moon of Kartik month celebrated as Dev Diwali. The ghats of Varanasi and holy rivers are illuminated with millions of earthen lamps to celebrate Shiva's triumph over Tripurasura.
One of the holiest days for sacred river bathing (Kartik Snan), Deepdan (lighting lamps), and charity to attain spiritual liberation.
Holy dip in the Ganges, lighting oil lamps along riverbanks and temples, Satyanarayan Puja, and charity to the needy.