Kartik Purnima 2025: Why Dev Deepawali is called the Diwali of the Gods

Dev Deepawali 2025: PM Narendra Modi Shares Breathtaking Aerial Photos of Varanasi As City Dazzles in Divine Splendour on Dev Deepawali | 🙏🏻 LatestLY

The ghats of Varanasi turned into a celestial panorama on Wednesday evening as lakhs of 'diyas' (earthen lamps) illuminated the banks of the river Ganga during the grand celebration of 'Dev Deepawali'. The divine spectacle, often called 'Diwali of the Gods', transformed the ancient Uttar Pradesh city into a shimmering sea of light, awe, and devotion. 🙏🏻 Dev Deepawali 2025: PM Narendra Modi Shares Breathtaking Aerial Photos of Varanasi As City …

Kartik Purnima 2025: Why Dev Deepawali is called the Diwali of the Gods

For most of us, Diwali marks the end of a long festive season, but according to the Hindu faith, the celebrations continue in heaven. A few weeks after the lights of Diwali fade on Earth, the divine version of the festival arrives: Kartik Purnima, also known as Dev Deepawali or the Diwali of the Gods. It is believed that on this full-moon night, the gods themselves come down to the ghats of the Ganga to celebrate the festival of light. Let's tal…

Dev Diwali 2025: Varanasi to glow as thousands of lamps light up the Ganga on November 5

Dev Diwali 2025 Varanasi will transform into a river of light on November 5, 2025, for Dev Diwali. This festival celebrates the victory of Lord Shiva and welcomes deities. Ghats along the Ganga will glow with countless lamps. Devotees will participate in grand aartis and offer prayers. The event promises a magical blend of devotion and spectacle.