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Dev Diwali Varanasi 2025 Date- 5 November 2025
Dev Diwali is a festival celebrated in the holy city of Varanasi 2 weeks after the real Diwali “the festival of lights”. The regular Diwali is celebrated by humans while Dev Diwali is celebrated by Gods when they come down to the Ghats of Varanasi from Sky and celebrate the death of demon “Tripurasur” killed by Lord Shiva. On this day , every Ghat along the Ganges is lit with oil lamps and diyas. At different ghats, events and cultural programmes are being arranged and travellers from across the world witness this festival through Ganges with a boat ride. It`s a life time experience and should not be missed.
Dev Deepawali is the festival of Kartik Poornima celebrated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It falls on the full moon of the Hindu month of Kartika (November - December) and takes place fifteen days after Diwali. On this auspicious day, a large number of devotees come together to take a dip in the holy Ganges. They pray to goddess Ganga and offer flowers and light clay lamps or diyas in the evening. On the occasion of the Ganga Mahotsava, reputed artists and performers from all over the country come and perform, making the celebrations more eventful.
| Boat Categeory | Motor Boat/Cruise |
| Reporting Ghat-Timming ? | Ravidas Ghat at 04:00 PM |
| Dev Diwali Boat Ride Timming ? | 05:00 PM-08:30 PM |
| Kartik Purnima/Dev Diwali 2025 Date ? | Monday, 5 November 2025 |
| How many person on shared boat ? | As per boat capacity and guest comfort. |
| Shared Motor Boat | ₹ 3,499/-* Person |
| Shared Light Motor Boat | ₹ 5,499/-* Person |
| Bajra Boat (Maharaja Ride) | ₹ 9,999/-* Person |
| Luxury Cruise (AC, Washroom) | ₹ 12,499/-* Person |
| Languages | Hindi, English |
| Private Boat (1-15 Per) |
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Dev Diwali Varanasi – Frequently Asked Questions (F&Q)
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1What is Dev Diwali (Dev Deepawali)?
Dev Diwali, also known as Dev Deepawali, is a grand festival celebrated in Varanasi to mark the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura. It falls on the full moon night (Purnima) of the Hindu month Kartik, 15 days after Diwali. On this day, it is believed that gods descend to Earth to bathe in the Ganges..
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2When is Dev Diwali celebrated in 2025?
In 2025, Dev Diwali will be celebrated on the 5th of November (Wednesday). The main festivities begin at sunset and continue late into the night.
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3What are the main attractions of Dev Diwali?
1-Over a million oil lamps (diyas) lit on the steps of all ghats
2-Ganga Aarti – special rituals and fire offerings.
3-Fireworks display.
4-Cultural performances (music, dance, drama).
5-Decorated ghats and temples.
6-Traditional boat processions on the Ganges.
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4Is there a difference between Diwali and Dev Diwali?
1-Diwali is celebrated nationwide to honor Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya and Goddess Lakshmi.
2-Dev Diwali is specific to Varanasi and honors Lord Shiva. It occurs 15 days after Diwali.
