Dev Deepawali In Varanasi
Introduction
Dev Deepawali is a festival of lights but also among the most spiritual nights in Hindu tradition. Dev Deepawali in Varanasi occurs on the full moon night of Kartika, when the brightness of moon like a "Chaudhwai ka Chand," which comes after 15 days of Diwali. On this auspicious night, scared ghats of Varanasi ghats turns into million clay lamps, spiritual invocations, which create a golden glow on the river as the lamps float by. The famous aarti and cultural performances create on this night which captured the iconic moment on the banks of the Holy river Ganga.
Many travellers and pilgrims shoot this moment in there camera.
Banaras Dev Diwali is the biggest festival in India from all over the world tourist come and wash their sins in the pure Ganges river. The Ganges water is pure and people also take it for worship.
When Is Dev Deepawali in Varanasi in 2026?
Dev Deepaawali in Varanasi will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 (approx 5.30 - 6.00 PM)
• Ghats meet the glow of a million diyas.
There are 80 ghats are in Varanasi few names are Assi ghat, prahalad ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Tulsi Ghat, Adi Keshava Ghat, Harishchandra Ghat are full of lights and earthen lamps.
• Grand Ganga aarti performance on Dashashwamedh And Raj Ghat
Special aarti are performed 45 minute with brass lamps weighing several kilograms, moving in air with hot diyas blowing top of the aarti. 21 Brahmin priests performed this aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Tips for witnessing the Aarti-
Millions of people from all over India gathered to see the Ganga aarti. Lots of crowd came in one platform nearby roads blocked for vechicles. If you plan to watch this beautiful moment, go to your spot by 3 P.M.
The boating is also available to see the view the Aarti to avoid long crowd. Beware of Touts, do not purchase any passes from street vendors.
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- Laser Shows and Fireworks
The sky lights up with dazzling fireworks, above the Gangaes.
Why Is Dev Diwali Celebrated?
In Hindu history book, the story is present Dev deepawali is celebrated on Kartik Purnima on the victory of Lord Shiva over the Demon Tripurasura.
Best Places To Experience Dev Deepawali
Here are best places to visit during Dev Deepawali in Varanasi.
1- Dashashwamedh Ghat
Dashashwamedh Ghat is one of the best places to visit in Varanasi, during Banaras Dev Deepawali, priests dressed in Saffron robes perform Grand Ganga Aarti with brass lamps. The ghat is full of diyas and lights shines like stars that have fallen to Earth.
Location: Near Godowlia, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh – 221001
Distance From Varanasi Railway Station: 4.4 km
2- Assi Ghat
Assi Ghat is famous for its music concerts, folk dance and classical performance. The sounds of bhajans play with large speaker, it is mix for devotion and entertainment.
Location: Assi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh – 221005
Distance From Varanasi Railway Station: 6.1 km
Where To Eat in Varanasi
Varanasi is famous for its street food, and sweet drink. During Dev Deepawali many delicious foods available on the ghats and nera by places. You can choose street food or proper thali in severals hotel.
street food are hot kachoris with sabzi, jalebi with dahi, malaiyo, seasonal sweet lassi available in every galis in Varanasi. but if you serach heyginic food you can go Godowalia market, Assi Ghat which is famous for Chaat, authentic food.
Where to Stay
During Dev Deepawali, many hotels or Dharamshala (rest house, pilgrim lodge) are available in Godowalia and Assi ghat with great comfort without paying heavy costs.
How to reach Varanasi for Dev Deepawali
By Air - Nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (Babatpur) and Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham (Ayodhya)
By Train - There are three railway stations in Varanasi,
1- Varanasi Junction
2- Manduadih stations
3- Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Station.
By Road - Regular buses and taxis are available from nearby cities