Special celestial combinations on Dev Deepawali, a perfect day for wish fulfillment
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu) – Dev Deepawali holds special significance in Hinduism. Dev Deepawali means “Deepawali of the Gods.” This festival is celebrated most grandly in Varanasi (Kashi), Uttar Pradesh. Every year, Dev Deepawali is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Kartik.
According to religious beliefs, all the gods and goddesses come to Kashi on this day. On this day, the gods and goddesses descend from heaven to earth, bathe in the Ganges, and also light lamps. This year, Dev Diwali will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. In Varanasi, this festival is celebrated 15 days after Diwali. In the evening, millions of lamps are lit on the banks of the Ganges, making the entire city appear bathed in golden light. Rows of lamps are placed on more than 100 ghats, temples, and boats. At night, a grand Ganga Aarti, religious processions, and cultural programs are organized. On this holy day, anyone who sincerely worships Lord Shiva and Vishnu is relieved of darkness and brings happiness and prosperity to their homes.
Auspicious Yogas:
Several auspicious yogas are forming on this year's Dev Deepawali. This day will see the formation of Siddhi Yoga, Shivavas Yoga, and the great conjunction of the Ashwini-Bharani Nakshatras. All these yogas are making this day extremely auspicious.
Worship materials:
Clean clothes,
Ganga water,
lamp (with ghee or oil),
flowers, lamp, incense, agarbatti,
idol or picture of Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Lakshmi,
Bel leaves, Tulsi, Durva grass, fruits and sweets,
Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey, Ganga water)
Method of Worship:
Wake up early in the morning and take a bath. If possible, bathing in a holy river is auspicious. If this is not possible, bathe at home by mixing Ganga water with the bathing water. After bathing, clean the house or temple area; you can sprinkle Ganga water. Prepare a platform, spread a clean cloth on it, and install idols/pictures of Lord Shiva, Vishnu, and Lakshmi.
Offer Arghya to the rising Sun God.
Light a lamp during Pradosh Kaal (evening time) and offer lamps to the deities. Perform Abhishekam of Lord Shiva - Offer incense, lamps, flowers, garlands, Bel leaves to Lord Shankar with water, Panchamrit etc. Worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi and offer fruits, sweets and naivedya. In the evening, light lamps inside and outside the house and if possible, on the banks of the river. “Deep Daan” is considered to be of special importance on this day. On this day, after performing Aarti of the Lord, offer food to the Lord.
Why is Dev Diwali celebrated?
Dev Diwali commemorates Lord Shiva's victory over the demon Tripurasura. It is believed that on this day, Lord Shiva protected the universe, and in celebration, all the gods appeared in Kashi. When lamps are lit on the ghats of Varanasi, it is believed that the gods themselves are present there. On this holy day, people also light lamps in their homes and streets.
Bathing in the Ganges holds special significance - Bathing in the Ganges in the morning on the day of Dev Deepawali holds special significance. It is considered a sacred bath, which liberates one from sins and bestows auspicious results. After bathing, both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva are worshipped. Earthen lamps are lit and floated in the Ganges on this holy day. It is believed that donating lamps and worshipping on this day yields manifold benefits.