Dev Deepawali is also called “Diwali of the Gods” for its grand display of lights and devotion, attracting many people to the holy city of Varanasi.

Each year, followers of Lord Shiva commemorate Dev Deepawali by bathing in the sacred waters of the Ganges in Varanasi and performing prayers. It is believed that gods come in ghats of Varanasi to celebrate their part of the festival.

When is Dev Deepawali celebrated?

Dev Deepawali is going to be celebrated on Kartik Poornima, which comes after 15 days of Diwali. In 2024, Dev Deepawali will take place on November 15th. The Poornima tithi begins at noon on 15th November 2024 and ends on 19th November at 5:10 Pm. The pooja will be done during Pradosh Muhurat. The Pradosh Kal Dev Diwali muhurat is on 26th November 2024 from 5:10 P.m. to 7:47 P.m. This festival is mainly celebrated in the holy city of Varanasi, where it is celebrated with devotion.

People believe that on this day gods come to earth to take a dip in the holy Ganga River. So, the ghats of Varanasi are decorated with thousands of oil lamps. People perform rituals and prayers to honor Lord Shiva, celebrating his victory over the demon Tripurasura.

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Why Dev Deepawali is celebrated?

There are many stories behind the celebration of Dev Deepawali. Also, Diwali marks the return of lord Rama with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman after 14 years of exile. This celebration does not stop here. Dev Deepawali happens 15 days after Diwali. And it marks the end of Diwali and concludes the Tulsi Vivah ritual. To experience this festival, you should visit Varanasi Ghats.

This festival is also to honor Lord Shiva for defeating three demons: Vidyunmali, Tarakaksha, and Viryavana. They had lord Brahma’s blessings by performing penance that they would not die until they were shot to death by a single arrow. After receiving the boon from God, they begin destroying the earth. And Lord Shiva assumed the form of Tripurari and shot all 3 using a single arrow, to restore happiness, harmony, and bliss.

Apart from this story, few people celebrate the day as the birth anniversary of Lord Karthik. It is also believed the day when Lord Vishnu entered his 1st Avatar “Matsya”.

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Dev Deepawali celebration

As Dev Deepawali puts an end to the Diwali celebration, it holds importance for the holy land of Varanasi and a few parts of Gujarat. If you want to explore this compelling atmosphere, visit Varanasi. The day starts with “Kartik Snan” where people dip in the Ganga River in the early morning. People decorate their homes with rangoli and candles. They also chant Akhand Ramayan and distribute prasad.

Every ghat, including those by the Ganges in Varanasi, Rishikesh, Haridwar, and other cities, is beautifully adorned with lamps and Diyas. After that, it is followed by 24 holy chants and Vedic mantras by 24 Brahmins and Ganga artists. A group of Brahmins carry large Artis and move together in a synchronized way.

Dev Deepawali 2024: Importance

Varanasi is a significant place where people from various countries come to the ancient city to experience its spiritual ambiance. People feel blissful breathing in the spiritual practices on the river Ganga’s ghats. They visit temples in Varanasi. When the festival arrives, the city seems a magnificent abode of the Gods.  

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