Nalanda, November 12: A tragic incident took place on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Poornima when three children were drowned while taking a dip in a river, in Pavapuri, earlier in the day. The children died while they suddenly went deep into the water and were not able to come out and save themselves. More details regarding this news are awaited.

Kartik Purnima celebrated on the full moon day or the fifteenth lunar day of the Hindu month of Kartik. It is known as Tripurari Purnima, Tripuri Purnima, and as Deva Diwali or Dev Deepawali in some regions. On this day, devotees take a dip in the holy river of Ganges. Kartik Purnima 2019 Date: Significance, Purnima Tithi, Celebrations Related to Dev Deepawali.

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In a separate piece of news, drowning incidents from other parts of the state and in other places where Kartik Poornima is celebrated have come up.

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