Hindu FestivalsDev Diwali
Dev Diwali
Dev Diwali, also known as the Diwali of the Gods, is celebrated on Kartik Purnima with thousands of lamps lighting the ghats of Varanasi.
Date24 Nov 2026
Duration1 day
MuhuratTo be announced
Festival countdown119 days to go
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Meaning and celebration
About Dev Diwali
Dev Diwali is celebrated primarily in Varanasi, where millions of lamps illuminate the ghats of the River Ganga. Devotees believe that the gods descend to Earth to celebrate this auspicious occasion, making it one of the most visually spectacular festivals in India.
CategoryHindu Festivals
TraditionHindu
Festival typeReligious Festival
Observed inUttar Pradesh, India
Published festival timing
Date, Day and Muhurat
November242026
Tuesday
24 November 2026, Tuesday
Muhurat will be updated when published
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When is Dev Diwali?+
Dev Diwali is observed on 24 November 2026, Tuesday.
Why is Dev Diwali celebrated?+
Dev Diwali, also known as the Diwali of the Gods, is celebrated on Kartik Purnima with thousands of lamps lighting the ghats of Varanasi.
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