Dev Diwali, also called Dev Deepavali, is a significant Hindu festival. It is celebrated with a lot of fervour and enthusiasm. Dev Diwali 2024 falls on Friday, November 15. The auspicious occasion marks the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasur. Dev Diwali is known by various names like Dev Deepawali Utsave, Tripurotsav or Tripurari Purnima in different regions of India. It is usually celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Kartik, which typically falls in October or November according to the Gregorian calendar. It is celebrated 15 days after the main Diwali festival. It is mainly celebrated in the holy city of Varanasi, situated on the banks of the river Ganga in Uttar Pradesh. Dev Deepawali: Know History and Traditions Related to the Day That Marks the Victory of Lord Shiva Over Tripurasur.

Dev Diwali 2024 Date

Dev Diwali 2024 falls on Friday, November 15.

Dev Diwali Shubh Muhurat

The Pradoshakal Dev Deepavali muhurat is from 05:10 PM to 07:47 PM.

Dev Diwali Purnima Tithi

The Dev Deepawali Purnima tithi begins at 06:19 AM on November 15 and ends at 02:58 AM on November 16.

Dev Diwali Rituals

• Devotees do a Ganga Snaan by taking a holy dip in the River Ganges. This ritual, known as Kartik Snan, is done early in the morning in order to cleanse their souls.

• Devotees light diyas along the ghats of the river and offer diyas or lamps filled with oil to the Ganges.

• Priests perform aarti, pujas and rituals using flowers, incense sticks and lamps. The pujas are accompanied by holy hymns and chants of mantras.

Dev Diwali Significance

Dev Diwali is a very significant festival as it marks the triumph of good over evil. It is also believed that during Dev Diwali, the gods descend to Earth to celebrate the victory of good over evil. People honour this by lighting the Ganges riverbanks and temples of Benares with thousands of diyas, symbolising the victory of light over darkness and purity over sin. Dev Diwali not only brings people together in the spirit of joy and devotion; it also strengthens the devotees’ faith and preserves ancient traditions. Dev Deepawali Images & HD Wallpapers for Free Download Online: Wish Happy Diwali With Beautiful Greetings, WhatsApp Messages and Quotes to Family and Friends.

The festival is celebrated in Varanasi with grand fireworks, cultural programmes and events that depict the Akhand Ramayana. Deities are taken through the streets of the city in a grand procession. Devotees offer their prayers and seek blessings from the River Goddess Ganga during this time. On that note, we wish everyone a happy Dev Diwali 2024!

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