Dev Deepawali 2026: Known as the Festival of Lights for the Gods, Dev Deepawali is a famous Hindu festival celebrated in Varanasi, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh and other regions of the country.
Dev Deepawali, which is also spelt as Dev Diwali, is celebrated on the full moon night of Kartik Purnima, usually in the month of October or November and the festival takes place fifteen days after Diwali.
The festival becomes a visually grand show with the ghats of Varanasi being lit up with thousands of diyas. On this auspicious occasion, devotees offer prayers and they also take a holy dip in the Ganga to wash away sins and seek blessings.
Here’s a look at some of the key aspects of Dev Diwali.
Dev Diwali 2026 Date And Shubh Muhurat
According to Drik Panchang, this year, Dev Deepavali will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 24.
- As per Drik Panchang, Pradoshakal Dev Deepavali Muhurat is between 5:08 PM and 7:47 PM.
- Purnima Tithi will commence this year at 11:42 PM on Nov 23 and it will come to an end at 8:23 PM on the very next day, according to Drik Panchang.
Dev Deepawali 2026: Origin
The origin of Dev Deepawali is connected to the tale of Tripurasura, a high-powered demon who created havoc across the three worlds. He had received boons from Lord Brahma that made him nearly invincible.
With time, he became arrogant and started tormenting the gods and looking for help; the deities turned to Lord Shiva. It was found out that Tripurasura could only be destroyed with a single arrow that struck and burned his three cities at once.
Taking the form of Tripurari, Lord Shiva then mounted a divine chariot and shot a powerful arrow that destroyed the demon’s cities in one strike. To celebrate this triumph, Lord Shiva and the gods descended to Earth and took a holy dip in the Ganga, a moment which is marked as Dev Deepawali.
Dev Deepawali: Rituals And Celebrations
The main tradition involved with this festival is Deepdan, the offering of oil lamps to the Ganga. The grand Ganga Aarti is also a major attraction. Devotees perform Ganga Snan on the morning of Kartik Purnima, taking a dip in the holy river in order to cleanse their souls and seek divine blessings.
Dev Deepawali: Significances
Dev Deepawali displays India’s rich cultural heritage, while the diyas signify purity, peace and the advent of divine energies on Earth. The lamps and candles are lit, thus illuminating the city and denoting the triumph of light over darkness.
Dev Deepawali Wishes And Messages
- Wishing you a very happy Dev Deepawali!
- On this Dev Deepawali, I wish you and your family divine peace and prosperity.
- Let’s celebrate the victory of light and spiritual energy. Happy Dev Deepawali!
- Happy Dev Deepawali! Wishing you and your family a magnificent celebration.
- Wishing you and your dear ones a bright, remarkable and blessed Dev Deepawali!
- Wishing you and your family a very happy and prosperous Dev Deepawali 2026!
- May the lights of Diwali illuminate your life. Happy Dev Deepawali 2026!
- Let the divine lamps bring you eternal bliss. Happy Dev Deepawali!
- Sending my best and heartfelt wishes to you on this auspicious occasion. Happy Dev Deepawali!
- Wishing a holy and harmonious Dev Deepawali.
Dev Deepawali 2026 FAQs
When is Dev Deepawali 2026?
Dev Deepawali will be celebrated this year on Tuesday, November 24, as per Drik Panchang.
What are the auspicious timings?
As per Drik Panchang, Pradoshakal Dev Deepavali Muhurat is between 05:08 PM and 07:47 PM.
