Dev Diwali or Dev Deepawali arrives after 15 days of Diwali which marks the victory of Lord Shiva over demon Tripurasura. It is celebrated with great devotion on the river banks of holy Ganga in the city of Varanasi. The festival of Dev Diwali holds immense spiritual significance. It points an end to the celebration of Diwali and it also completes the rituals of Tulsi Vivah.

When is Dev Diwali actually celebrated?

As per the Gregorian Calendar, Dev Diwali 2020 falls on the 29th of November month. According to the Hindu Panchang, the Dev Diwali festival is celebrated on the full moon night in the month of Karthik.

Dev Diwali Significance

Dev Diwali is also known as Tripura Utsav as Lord Shiva became triumphant over the cruel demon called Tripurasur. As per the religious beliefs, all the Gods and Goddesses appear on the earth on this auspicious day to take a dip in the holy river Ganga. The entire river banks of sacred Ganga from Ravi Ghat to Raj Ghat are adorned with a lot of beautiful earthen lamps to welcome all the gods and goddesses on this auspicious day with true adherence and devotion.

Devotees offer great tribute to river Ganga by lighting earthen lamps and this ritual is considered as the most beautiful senary. The most focal point of this festival is the impressive cortege done in the adoration of particular deities on this day. Devotees from various parts of the country gather on the banks of river Ganga and celebrate the most famous and auspicious occasion of Dev Diwali.

What to do on Dev Diwali

Devotees take a holy dip which is called Karthik Snaan in the sacred river Ganga on this auspicious occasion of Dev Diwali. To show respect and loyalty towards river Ganga, devotees offer earthen lamps to river Ganga. The most important part of this highly religious festival is Ganga Aarti which is performed by 24 priests and 24 young girls with absolute holiness and devotion in the honor of river Ganga.

Adoring the full moon on this day is the most significant part of Dev Diwali. People of Varanasi decorate their house with earthen lamps and beautifully drawn Rangolis. Devotees recite Akhanda Ramayana and distribute Bhog to others on this sacred occasion of Dev Diwali.

Benefits of Dev Diwali

On the most prosperous day of Dev Diwali; all the houses, cities, temples are beautifully adorned with small earthen lamps to seek huge blessings from all the deities and Goddess Ganga. The following are major benefits of observing this religious festival on the river banks Ganga.

• Devotees will be able to attain relief from all the sins of life.
• You will be blessed with a healthy and prosperous life.
• Taking a dip in river Ganga removes all the problems and troubles of life.
• Devotees’ and the family will be bestowed with the well-being and happiness in their life.