We celebrated Diwali with great zeal, and now we’re ready to celebrate Dev Deepawali. Yaas! Every year, the famed city of Varanasi hosts this well-known festival. The Utsav, also called Dev Diwali, commemorates Lord Shiva’s victory over the demonic Tripurasur. As a result, this day, which falls on the tithi of Kartik Purnima, is also known as Tripurari Purnima or Tripurotsav. Additionally, it falls on Prabodhini Ekadashi, the first day of Ganga Mahotsav, which ends on that day.

2021 Dev Diwali Date And Tithi Time

Dev Deepavali Date: November 7, 2022, Monday
Purnima Tithi Begins:16:15 PM on Nov 07, 2022
Purnima Tithi Ends: 16:30 PM on Nov 08, 2022

Why Is Dev Diwali Celebrated? The Dev Diwali Story

There are other legends surrounding the festival of Dev Diwali in addition to the Gods’ descent on earth on the day of Karthik Purnima. Since it commemorates Lord Shiva’s triumph over Tripurasur, the event is also known as Triporuttsav or Tripuri Purnima.

Others think it marks the anniversary of the birth of Lord Karthik, the God of War and son of Lord Shiva. It is also said that Lord Vishnu took on his first incarnation, known as “Matsya,” on this day. Such fascinating tales! Varanasi does have some unique methods to celebrate Dev Diwali, though.

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Dev Diwali’s significance in Varanasi

For many visitors and religious adherents, Varanasi is the ideal religious destination. Visitors come from many nations and stay in this historic city for days. They travel to this revered location in order to practise meditation on the ghats or banks of the Ganga in order to achieve spiritual happiness. They make several trips to the city’s temples. And when Dev Diwali finally arrives, Varanasi majestically transforms into the home of the Gods! Dev Deepawali only makes Varanasi’s reputation as the “City of Lights” clear. Being in Varanasi on Dev Diwali is a genuinely unforgettable experience.

Dev Pooja Vidhi for Diwali

Each year, the ceremonial activities are observed with great devotion and are meticulously prepared. The ceremonies performed on this day are listed below:

To begin with, you should pray to Lord Ganesha and present him with flowers. Then, chanting along with the Vedic chants, 41 young girls and 21 Brahmins present diyas (earthen lights), also known as “deepdaan.”

a custom called Kartik Snan, which entails bathing in the Ganges river. It is thought to cleanse the devotee of all their sins.

Additionally, devotees plan the Akhand Ramayan celebration (reciting the sacred scripture of Ramayan). Everyone receives food, referred to as bhoj.

In addition to being a religious holiday that follows Diwali, the day also sees a memorial service for martyrs at the ghats. For this, prayers are presented to The Ganges, along with a potent Aarti that is beautiful in and of itself. The same act is done by members of the three military services and local police officials at the neighbouring Rajendra Prasad Ghat. During the occasion, people chant nationalistic songs.

A Display Of Lights

In Varanasi, the Dev Diwali celebration is a sight to remember. Earthen lights, or diyas, are used to illuminate all of the ghats and temples. It is a sight where everything appears to be wonderful and one has the impression that stars have come to earth. On this day, it is said that gods travel to Varanasi and bathe in the holy Ganges. These activities greatly increase the festival’s notoriety. This explains why tourists from all over the world come here in such large numbers at this time of year. Many people attend the main event to witness the beautiful and ornate Aarti being done at night. Thousands of lit lamps have been set up on the river ghats. Despite the large audience, the sheer sight mesmerises and enchants all eyes.

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Aarti Grand Ganga

Varanasi is without a doubt the master at doing Ganga Aarti, and you can see this magnificent spectacle for yourself on Dev Deepawali! On top of that, there is a boisterous audience at the Dashashwamedh ghat. The longest Ganga Aarti of the year is performed during the Dev Diwali festival.

You will undoubtedly be in amazed and filled with delight when you see the many diyas that line the ghats. On this lovely evening in Varanasi, the stunning vista immediately transports you back to your fantastic imaginations. Later on in the evening, people also go to the Assi ghat. Other locations, like Reeva Ghat, Kedar Ghat, Man Mandir Ghat, and Panch Ganga Ghat, are well known for hosting festivities on the eve of Dev Deepawali.

Happy Dev Diwali, and may the coming year be filled with joy and prosperity for you!