Dev Deepawali (also known as “Diwali of the Gods”) is a famous Utsav celebrated every year at the holy city of Varanasi, India. It is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasut on Kartik Poornima, fifteen days after Diwali.
It is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasut on Kartik Poornima, fifteen days after Diwali.
The celebration of Dev Deepawali in Varanasi is an experience worth witnessing. The ghats and all the temples of Varanasi are decorated with millions of Diyas on this day. Boat rides along the riverfront in the evening are popular among tourists, when all the ghats are lit with lamps and aarti is being performed.
