Dev Diwali 2026 falls on October 24, celebrated on Kartik Purnima, 15 days after Diwali. The festival is grandly observed in Varanasi, where millions of diyas are lit along the ghats of the Ganges. It is believed that the gods descend to earth to celebrate their Diwali on this day.
Major Festival
Dev Diwali
देव दीपावली
Monday, October 26, 2026Kartika Masa
Significance
Dev Diwali (the Diwali of the Gods) celebrates Lord Shiva's victory over the demon Tripurasura. The ghats of Varanasi transform into a breathtaking river of light, making it one of the most spectacular sights in India.
Rituals & Traditions
- Lighting millions of diyas along the ghats of Varanasi
- Taking a holy dip in the Ganges at dawn
- Performing Ganga Aarti and Dev Puja
- Visiting temples and offering prayers
- Watching the spectacular light display from boats
Panchang Details
Tithi
Purnima
Masa
Kartika
Paksha
Shukla
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