Dev Diwali or Dev Deepawali is a Hindu festival celebrated on the occasion of Kartika Poornima in Varanasi. In 2025, Dev Deepawali will be celebrated on November 5th.
Dev Deepawali is also known as Tripurotsav or Tripurari Purnima. It is celebrated on the auspicious day of Kartika Purnima.
It gets the name Tripurotsav or Tripurari Purnima to mark Lord Shiva’s victory over the demon Tripurasura.
Explore the details about Kartika Purnima 2025 date and timings.
Dev Diwali Puja Timing
See the table below for shubh muhurat and purnima tithi for Dev Diwali celebrations.
| Occasion | Timing | Duration |
| Pradoshakal Dev Deepawali Muhurat | 05:15 PM to 07:50 PM, Nov 5 | 2 hrs 35 mins |
| Purnima Tithi | 10:36 PM, Nov 4 to 06:48 PM, Nov 5 | 20 hrs 12 mins |
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Dev Diwali Celebrations & Rituals
Each year, Dev Deepawali is celebrated with great fervour in the holy city of Varanasi. The ghat steps are lit with diyas, and a grand aarti is held in honour of the gods (devtas) to celebrate the Diwali of Gods.
Ganga Aarti is a spectacle with thousands of devotees in attendance to witness the magical night of Kartika Purnima.
Locals and tourists gather in large numbers around the ghats of Varanasi to witness the spiritual and beautiful Ganga Aarti and offer oil-lit diyas to Ganga.
Rituals
On the occasion of Dev Diwali, devotees take a holy bath known as Kartika Snan in the Ganges River in the morning.
They offer oil-lit lamps and diyas to Ganga and decorate the steps of the ghats with diyas. In the evening, priests and patrons gather together to perform aarti at the ghats while chanting mantras and offering prayers to heavenly gods.
The well-lit ghat, with the addition of Ganga Aarti, offers a breathtaking view and memorable experience.
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FAQs about Dev Diwali
1. Which date is Dev Diwali?
In 2025, Dev Diwali will be celebrated on November 5 in Varanasi.
2. What time is Dev Deepawali in 2025?
The pradoshakal Dev Deepawali muhurat in 2025 will begin at 05:15 PM and conclude at 07:50 PM on November 5th.
3. Why is it called Dev Diwali?
Dev Diwali is celebrated to honour the victory of Lord Shiva over demon Tripurasura. It is believed that gods descended to Kashi, Varanasi and lit diyas to celebrate this victory of good over evil. Hence, it is know of Diwali of the Gods or Dev Deepawali.
