MAJOR_FESTIVAL (देव दीपावली)
Kashi Dev Deepawali (देव दीपावली)
November 23, 2026 · Kartika Shukla Purnima
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Significance
The gods descend to celebrate Diwali on the 84 Ghats of Varanasi. Millions of earthen diyas illuminate the Ganges.
Fasting & Practice
Kartik Snana at dawn, Ganga Pujan, and evening Maha Deepa Daan on the Ghats.
Puja Muhurat (indicative)
05:15 PM – 07:45 PM
This observance honours Shakti. The festival carries the entire month's observances — vrat, akhand jyot, Chandi Path. Muhurat timings are city-specific; open the city panchang for exact sunrise-anchored windows.