Dev Deepavali, also known as Dev Diwali, is one of the most divine and breathtaking festivals celebrated in India — especially in Varanasi, the city of lights and spirituality.
This year, Dev Deepavali 2025 will be celebrated on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, marking the full moon day (Kartik Purnima), just fifteen days after Diwali.
The Meaning and Myth Behind Dev Deepavali
The word Dev Deepavali means “the Diwali of the Gods.”
It is believed that on this sacred night, the Gods descend to the River Ganga to bathe in its holy waters.
The festival also commemorates Lord Shiva’s victory over the demon Tripurasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and the restoration of divine peace.
That’s why this day is also known as Tripura Purnima.
Dev Deepavali 2025 Date and Timings
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Festival Date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025
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Tithi: Kartik Purnima
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Purnima Tithi Begins: 4 November 2025 – 10:36 PM
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Purnima Tithi Ends: 5 November 2025 – 6:48 PM
Note: Some calendars show Dev Deepavali beginning on the evening of 4 November, but it is observed on 5 November 2025, according to the sunrise (Udaya) tithi rule.
How Dev Deepavali is Celebrated
The celebration of Dev Deepavali in Varanasi is a vision of pure divinity.
Every ghat along the River Ganga glows with millions of earthen lamps (diyas), transforming the entire riverfront into a glittering galaxy on Earth.
Devotees gather on the ghats to:
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Perform Deep Daan (offering lamps to the Ganga).
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Participate in the grand Ganga Aarti, where chants, bells, and flames fill the night with devotion.
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Take a holy dip in the river, believed to cleanse sins and grant divine blessings.
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Enjoy cultural programs, devotional music, and dance performances that continue late into the night.
Even if you’re not in Varanasi, people across India light diyas at home, worship Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and Goddess Ganga, and fill their homes with peace and positivity.
Spiritual Significance
It is believed that during Dev Deepavali, all celestial beings descend to Earth.
Lighting diyas symbolizes welcoming divine energies and spreading light within our hearts and surroundings.
It’s a reminder that light always triumphs over darkness, both outside and within us.
Dev Deepavali Message for You
“May the holy light of Dev Deepavali fill your heart with peace, your home with love, and your soul with divine grace.
Let every diya you light bring happiness, wisdom, and eternal blessings into your life.”
Celebrate the Divine Glow
Whether you’re standing by the illuminated ghats of Varanasi or lighting diyas at home, Dev Deepavali reminds us that the divine is always near.
Let this festival inspire you to embrace gratitude, compassion, and light.
Happy Dev Deepavali 2025!
May the divine lamps of Kartik Purnima guide you toward peace, prosperity, and purity.
Dev Diwali Greetings
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