Dev Diwali 2025: Dev Diwali is celebrated from Kashi to Prayagraj. On this festival of Gods, lakhs of people have taken a dip of faith in the Ganga. So lakhs of devotees are eager to see the wonderful scene of Dev Diwali celebrated in the evening.
Kashi Varanasi News: Be it Prayagraj or Kashi, crowd is being seen everywhere. Everyone is eager to take a dip in the Ganga and witness the festival of lights of Dev Diwali. In view of the crowd and security, the administration has deployed a large number of police forces at the ghats. Also, “No Vehicle Zone” has been declared on the ghat roads. Not only this, a rope has been put in the Ganga to stay away from the danger mark and sailors are on alert mode.
Flood of devotion surged from Kashi to Prayagraj
- Let us tell you that more than 40 lakh people from India and abroad have come to see Dev Diwali of Kashi.
- A huge crowd is also being seen at the ghats of Saryu river in Ayodhya, till 8 am in the morning 5 lakh devotees have taken a dip.
- In Prayagraj, 10 lakh devotees have taken bath in Ganga by 8 am.
- There is a flood of faith on the ghats of Amroha, Hapur and Bareilly also. It is estimated that 40-40 lakh people will reach these ghats.
Why is Dev Diwali celebrated?
This fascination is celebrated 15 days after Diwali i.e. on the day of Kartik Purnima. It is also called Diwali of Gods. It is believed that on this day Lord Shiva had killed the demon named Tripurasura and given victory to the gods. That is why this festival is celebrated as the glory and victory of Lord Shiva. It is believed that on this day the gods themselves worship Lord Shiva and light divine lamps.
Kashi’s Dev Diwali will be grand at night
- Laser show will be organized 3 times daily including 25 minutes projection at Chet Singh Ghat of Kashi.
- Sand art installations will be installed from Kashi Vishwanath Ghat to Chet Singh Ghat.
- A 10-minute green firecracker show will also be organized along with green fireworks and musical programme.