Lakhs of devotees take a sanctifying dawn dip in the Saryu River, concluding the month-long Kartik Mela.
Kartik Purnima, the full moon of the Kartik month, brings lakhs of pilgrims to the Saryu for a dawn holy dip - one of the most auspicious bathing days on Ayodhya's calendar. Ram Ki Paidi and Saryu Ghat are the main gathering points.
The date falls in the same busy fortnight as Deepotsav and Treta Ke Thakur's once-a-year opening, making November Ayodhya's most spiritually vibrant month.
Pilgrim tips
Reach Ram Ki Paidi before 5:00 AM. Saryu jal is taken home in brass vessels.
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Last updated: 26 October 2026. Sources: SRJBTKT.