According to Hindu belief, it was on this day when Lord Shiva defeated the three demons, Vidyunmali, Tarakaksha, and Viryavana.
An image representing devotees on their way to take a holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of 'Kartik Purnima', in Moradabad, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
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Thai consulate from Kolkata performs rituals during the robe offering ceremony on the occasion of Kartik Purnima at Wat Thai Temple, in Bodh Gaya, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
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A specially-abled potter named Velmurugan makes an earthen lamp on the occasion of Kartik Purnima, in Madurai on Friday.
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Hindu devotees gather on the banks of River Ganga to take a holy dip on the occasion of ''Kartik Purnima'' at Phaphamau ghat in Prayagraj.
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Devotees take bath in the holy Ganga River on the occasion of Kartik Purnima, in Patna, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
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A group of devotees spotted at Ganga River to celebrate Kartik Purnima and take a dip in the holy waters, in Haridwar, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
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Devotees pray after taking bath in the holy Ganga River at Har ki Pouri, on the occasion of Kartik Purnima, in Haridwar on Friday, November 19, 2021.
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