A blessing to share
A Dev Deepawali & Kartik Purnima Blessing to Share
In short
On Kartik Purnima, as the gods are said to light the ghats of the Ganga, may a thousand lamps of grace shine on your path. May Shiva's peace still your mind and his light guard your way — Om Namah Shivaya.
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The mantra
ॐ नमः शिवाय
oṃ namaḥ śivāya
I bow to Shiva, the auspicious inner Self who transforms and frees.
On this festival
Kartik Purnima, the full moon that closes the holy month of Kartik, is kept as Dev Deepawali — the 'Diwali of the gods' — when the ghats of Varanasi blaze with countless lamps at dusk, and as Tripuri Purnima for Shiva's victory over the demon Tripurasura.
Share this blessing as the lamps are lit, and chant Om Namah Shivaya for peace and protection.
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What is Dev Deepawali?
The 'Diwali of the gods', on Kartik Purnima — most famous at Varanasi, where the ghats of the Ganga are lined with thousands of lamps at dusk.
Which mantra is for Kartik Purnima?
Om Namah Shivaya, honouring Shiva as Tripurari, whose victory the day also celebrates.
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