Autumn · 24 November 2026
Tripuri Purnima
त्रिपुरीपूर्णिमा · Memory of Tripurasura’s defeat
Festival details
About
ॐ त्र्यम्बकाय नमः
Tripuri Purnima is a significant Sanatan observance centred on Tripura. Devotees keep vows, worship, and give charity to purify daily life.
Origin
Both scripture and folk memory root Tripuri Purnima deeply. Tithi, katha, and the traditions of Shiva give the day its meaning.
Why it is celebrated
The day is kept because Tripura teaches duty, devotion, and balance. Families and communities express reverence together.
The katha
Puranic accounts linked to Tripuri Purnima speak through Tripura of protecting dharma and protecting the devotee.
Stories & episodes
In Shiva and beyond, folk stories of Tripuri Purnima are told across generations, keeping the festival alive.
Rituals & customs
Bathing and worship, mantra japa, fasting or fruit, lamp offerings, and traditional prasad linked to Tripura.
Where it is celebrated
Especially Shiva; also observed with devotion across India and in the diaspora.