Hope this Dev Deepawali lights your home the way lakhs of diyas light the ghats of Kashi. Happy Dev Deepawali. 🪔✨
Dev Deepawali 2026: date, meaning and wishes
Tuesday, 24 November 2026 34 days to go
The Diwali of the gods, on Kartik Purnima.
What Dev Deepawali means
Dev Deepawali, the Diwali of the gods, is celebrated on Kartik Purnima, fifteen days after Diwali. On this night the ghats of Varanasi are lit with lakhs of diyas and the whole city glows along the Ganga.
It is believed that Lord Shiva defeated the demon Tripurasura on this day, and the gods come down to Kashi to celebrate. Devotees take a holy dip in the Ganga, offer floating diyas on the river and gather for the grand evening Ganga aarti.
Rituals and puja
- A holy dip in the Ganga at dawn
- Lighting diyas on the ghats and at home
- Evening Ganga aarti
- Deep daan, floating diyas on the river
Dev Deepawali wishes
See all wishesOn this Kartik Purnima, may Mahadev bless your family with health, peace and happiness. Happy Dev Deepawali. 🙏🪔
Wishing you a holy Kartik Purnima. May the light on the Ganga reach every corner of your life. 🪔🌕
One diya can light another without losing its own light. Share your light this Dev Deepawali. ✨🪔
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Frequently asked questions
When is Dev Deepawali in 2026?
Dev Deepawali falls on Kartik Purnima, 24 November 2026.
Why is Dev Deepawali celebrated?
It is believed that the gods descend to the ghats of Kashi on Kartik Purnima to celebrate Lord Shiva's victory over the demon Tripurasura, so the city lights lakhs of diyas to welcome them.