Dev Deepawali is an auspicious Hindu festival celebrated in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi with great fervour and enthusiasm every year. Unlike the main Diwali festival, which honours the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya, Dev Deepawali is observed on the full moon night (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Kartik, about 15 days after Diwali. The auspicious occasion marks the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura and is celebrated as the Devas' (gods') Diwali. Dev Deepawali 2024 falls on Friday, November 15, 2024.

On this day, the Pradoshakal Dev Deepavali Muhurat will be from 05:10 PM to 07:47 PM. The duration of the shubh muhurat will be for 2 hours and 37 minutes. The Purnima Tithi will begin at 06:19 AM on November 15, 2024 and end at 02:58 AM on November 16, 2024. In this article, let’s know more about Dev Deepawali 2024 date, timings and the significance of auspicious day.

Dev Deepawali 2024 Date

Dev Deepawali 2024 will be celebrated on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Dev Deepawali 2024 Timings

  • The Pradoshakal Dev Deepavali Muhurat will be from 05:10 PM to 07:47 PM.

  • The duration of the shubh muhurat will be for 2 hours and 37 minutes.

  • The Purnima Tithi will begin at 06:19 AM on November 15, 2024 and end at 02:58 AM on November 16, 2024.

Dev Deepawali Significance

The festival of Dev Deepawali is famous and is celebrated every year in the holy city of Varanasi to mark the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasur. Hence, Dev Deepawali Utsav is also known as Tripurotsav or Tripurari Purnima and is observed on the auspicious day of Kartik Purnima.

The festival holds great significance as it is believed that the Gods descend to the sacred Ganges River to celebrate and bless humanity. Devotees gather to honour the Gods and commemorate Lord Shiva's victory, which is seen as a symbol of good triumphing over evil.

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