Kashi Lights Up: Millions of Lamps Illuminate Ganga Ghats on Dev Deepawali

On November 5th, 2025, the holy city of Varanasi, also known as Kashi, will once again witness a magnificent display of India's cultural unity during the Dev Deepawali festival. Millions of diyas, or earthen lamps, will illuminate the Ganga ghats, painting a radiant picture of the nation's varied traditions.

Each of Kashi's sacred ghats will reflect a distinct regional identity. The Panchganga Ghat will showcase a vibrant display of Marathi culture, with families from the local Marathi mohalla decorating lamps and performing the traditional Ganga Aarti. Similarly, the Nepali mohalla will showcase its own unique lamp decorations, creating a confluence of these two cultural traditions.

Around the Dashashwamedh Ghat and Rajendra Prasad Ghat, the worship and lighting of lamps will follow the customs of the Maithil Brahmins, adding to the diverse tapestry of the event. The tourism department has geared up to ensure the grand success of the festival, planning to light around 10 lakh diyas during the celebrations.

When the entire stretch of the Ganga riverbanks shimmers with millions of lamps on the evening of Dev Deepawali, the spectacle will transcend religious boundaries and become a celebration of India's cultural unity, embodying the essence of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat" at a global level.