Dev Diwali

Dev Diwali is a festival celebrated on the full moon day of Kartik (March-April). It is also known as Tripurari Purnima. Mahavir Swami is remembered on this day. During this day Agams (Jain holy books) are read and homes and temples are lighted up. A large number of Jain pilgrims from all over the world go to Mount Girnar in Gujarat where special celebrations are held. On this day lamps are lit under the moonlit sky. It is also a family feast performed at the end of Diwali fortnight.