dev diwali 2025
When is Dev Diwali: On the day of Kartik Purnima, a grand festival of Dev Diwali is celebrated in Kashi city i.e. Banaras. It is believed that on this day the gods themselves descend on earth and perform the aarti of Mother Ganga. During this time, the whole of Banaras looks grand with the lights of millions of lamps on the banks of Ganga. Dev Diwali is not just a festival of lamps, but also a symbol of the victory of light over darkness and devotion over ego. This festival teaches us that only when the lamp of devotion and service burns in life, it is a true festival of light.
According to Drik Panchag, Dev Diwali is also called Dev Diwali. This festival is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura. Hence Dev Deepawali festival is also known as Tripurotsav or Tripurari Purnima, which is celebrated on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima. At the same time, there is confusion among the people about celebrating Dev Diwali because Purnima Tithi is starting from 4th November.
According to Drik Panchang, Purnima Tithi is starting from 10:36 pm on 4th November and ending at 6:48 pm on 5th November, hence Dev Diwali will be celebrated on 5th November. The auspicious time to celebrate Dev Diwali is from 5 pm to 7:50 pm, that is, you will get 2 hours 35 minutes in which the festival can be celebrated at the auspicious time.
Bathing in Ganga and donating gives hundredfold results.
On Dev Diwali, devotees take a holy dip in the Ganga on the auspicious day of Kartik Purnima and light earthen lamps in the evening. In the evening, the banks of Ganga shine with millions of earthen lamps. Not only this, apart from Ganga Ghat in Banaras, Dev Diwali is celebrated in all the temples also. It is believed that bathing in Ganga and doing charity on this day has special significance. Bathing in Ganga and donating on this day is hundred times fruitful. The person who lights a lamp in the Ganga on this day is liberated from all sins.