Dev Diwali 2025

 Dev Diwali in 2025 will be celebrated on November 5th. This is also known as Kartik Purnima, which is celebrated 15 days after Diwali and marks the full moon in the Hindu month of Kartik. Varanasi is the main location for Dev Diwali celebrations, with the city's ghats and temples illuminated with countless diyas (earthen lamps). Dev Diwali, also known as Tripura Purnima, is a significant festival in Varanasi, where devotees celebrate the victory of light over darkness by lighting diyas and worshipping Lord Shiva. The ghats along the Ganges River are traditionally illuminated with thousands of diyas, creating a mesmerizing spectacle of light and reflection. Here's a breakdown of the key aspects of Dev Diwali in 2025:

• Date:November 5, 2025 
• Significance:Celebrates the victory of light over darkness and the worship of Lord Shiva. 
• Location:Primarily celebrated in Varanasi, with the ghats along the Ganges River illuminated with diyas. 
• Rituals:Includes Ganga Aarti (prayer ceremony by the river) and Kartik snan (ritual bath).