Varanasi to Illuminate with Thousands of Diyas for Dev Diwali 2025

In just over a month, on November 5, 2025, the sacred Hindu festival of Dev Diwali will be celebrated with great excitement and reverence in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. This auspicious occasion commemorates Lord Shiva's victory over the demon Tripurasur, with gods and goddesses reportedly gracing the event.

Thousands of diyas will light up the city, particularly the Ganga Ghats, as devotees perform various puja ceremonies and deep daan. One of the most significant Hindu festivals, Dev Diwali is also known as Dev Deepavali and is observed as the Diwali celebration in Varanasi. Devotees from across the country are expected to travel to the holy city to participate in the festivities and honor Lord Shiva for his triumph over the demon.

The festival will be celebrated on Kartik Purnima, which is considered one of the holiest days for performing puja rituals. Devotees will bathe in the Ganga River, observe fasts, and celebrate by lighting lamps and diyas to mark this auspicious occasion. The city of Varanasi will be transformed into a mesmerizing display of light and devotion as the people come together to commemorate Lord Shiva's victory.