Dev Diwali: The divine festival of lights and spiritual significance

Dev Diwali, also known as the “Festival of the Gods,” is one of the most spiritually significant celebrations in India, particularly in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Unlike the traditional Diwali celebrated in homes, this festival marks the day when Lord Shiva is believed to have married Goddess Parvati, and when the gods descend to the Ganges to bathe in its sacred waters.

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AI generated image of Shankar Parvati on Dev Diwali Ganga Arti on Dev Diwali. FILE PHOTO Lord Shiva Killing demons, Painting

Dev Diwali, a sacred Hindu festival, will be celebrated on November 5, 2025, in Varanasi. This auspicious occasion commemorates Lord Shiva’s victory over the demon Tripurasur, with gods and goddesses reportedly gracing the event.

According to mythology, Dev Diwali is celebrated as the day when the Ganga is filled with divine energy, and the riverbanks are illuminated by thousands of earthen lamps, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. It is said that on this day, the gods themselves visit Varanasi to cleanse themselves in the holy Ganges, and the city becomes the epicenter of spiritual energy and devotion. The festival reflects the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.