Dev Deepawali
Dev Diwali is a festival celebrated in the holy city of Varanasi 2 weeks after the real Diwali “the festival of lights”. The regular Diwali is celebrated by humans while Dev Diwali is celebrated by Gods when they come down to the Ghats of Varanasi from the Sky and celebrate the death of the demon “Tripurasur” killed by Lord Shiva. On this day, every Ghat along the Ganges is lit with oil lamps and diyas. At different ghats, events and cultural programs are being arranged and travelers from across the world witness this festival through the Ganges with a boat ride. It`s a lifetime experience and should not be missed.
Dev Deepawali is the festival of Kartik Poornima celebrated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It falls on the full moon of the Hindu month of Kartika (November - December) and takes place fifteen days after Diwali. On this auspicious day, a large number of devotees come together to take a dip in the holy Ganges. They pray to goddess Ganga and offer flowers and light clay lamps or diyas in the evening. On the occasion of the Ganga Mahotsava, reputed artists and performers from all over the country come and perform, making the celebrations more eventful.
| Dev Diwali Boat Ride Trimming? | 05:00 PM-08:00 PM |
| Kartik Purnima/Dev Diwali 2023 Date ? | Monday, 27 November |
| Languages | Hindi, English |
| Boat |
Motor Boat |
