देव दीपावली
Dev Diwali
The Diwali of the gods, when the ghats of Varanasi are lit with lakhs of lamps on Kartika Purnima evening.
About Dev Diwali
Dev Diwali is celebrated on the evening of Kartika Purnima, fifteen days after Diwali. It is believed that the gods descend to the ghats of Kashi to bathe in the Ganga on this night.
In Varanasi more than a million diyas are lit along the riverfront, and the Ganga aarti is at its grandest. Families elsewhere light lamps at home and float diyas on water.
How to celebrate
Take a holy bath during the day.
Light lamps at the river, at temples and at home in the evening Pradosh Kaal.
Attend or watch the Ganga aarti.
Float a diya on flowing water with a prayer.
Questions
When is Dev Diwali in 2026?
Dev Diwali 2026 is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. Purnima tithi begins at 11:42 PM on Monday 23 November and ends at 8:23 PM on Tuesday 24 November IST.
What is the Dev Diwali puja time in 2026?
In New Delhi, Pradosh Kaal is from 5:24 PM to 8:05 PM IST. Pick your city in the timings card to see local times.
Where is Dev Diwali celebrated?
The biggest celebration is on the ghats of Varanasi. It is also marked in Prayagraj, Haridwar and homes across North India.
Is Dev Diwali the same day as Kartika Purnima?
Yes. Dev Diwali is the evening of Kartika Purnima. When Purnima ends before sunset, it is observed on the previous evening.
Around Dev Diwali
Coming up
- Karva ChauthThu 29 Oct
- Ahoi AshtamiSun 1 Nov
- Rama EkadashiThu 5 Nov
- DhanterasFri 6 Nov
- DiwaliSun 8 Nov
- Narak ChaturdashiSun 8 Nov
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