Dev Diwali 2025: The confusion regarding the date of Dev Diwali is over, know the auspicious time and its significance

Dev Diwali, also known as Tripurari Purnima, is a grand festival celebrated on Kartik Purnima. This year, there was confusion regarding its date, whether it falls on November 4th or 5th, while the Drik Panchang has now clarified the auspicious timing, confirming the celebration date. This festival is particularly celebrated with immense grandeur in the city of Kashi, or Varanasi, where millions of lamps illuminate the ghats of the River Ganga.

The Mythological Significance of Tripurari Purnima

This auspicious festival commemorates Lord Shiva's triumph over the formidable demon Tripurasura. It's for this reason that Dev Diwali is also referred to as Tripurotsav or Tripurari Purnima. According to ancient legends, Tripurasura had caused great distress to the gods, and Lord Shiva vanquished him, liberating the deities, while the gods celebrated this victory by lighting lamps, and this tradition has continued ever since. This victory symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and devotion over arrogance.

Clarifying the Auspicious Date and Muhurat

According to Drik Panchang, the Purnima Tithi commences at 10:36 PM. On November 4th and concludes at 6:48 PM on November 5th. Given these timings, Dev Diwali will be observed on November 5th, 2025, while the auspicious period for celebrating Dev Diwali is from 5:00 PM to 7:50 PM, providing a window of 2 hours and 35 minutes for devotees to perform rituals and celebrate. This auspicious time allows devotees to engage in religious activities such as Ganga Snan, lighting lamps, and performing acts of charity.

Grand Celebrations in Kashi: The City of Lights

The city of Varanasi, also known as Kashi, becomes a spectacle of devotion and light during Dev Deepawali. It's believed that on this day, deities descend to Earth to perform Ganga Aarti, while the ghats along the sacred River Ganga are adorned with millions of earthen lamps, creating a breathtaking panorama of shimmering light reflecting on the water. This mesmerizing sight attracts devotees and tourists from across the country and abroad to witness the splendor of Kashi. Besides the Ganga ghats, all temples in Varanasi also celebrate Dev Diwali with great fervor, conducting special prayers and lamp offerings.

Rituals and Spiritual Rewards

Devotees observe several rituals on this day, while a significant practice is taking a holy dip in the River Ganga, which is believed to cleanse one of all sins and bestow immense spiritual benefits. Taking a holy dip in the Ganga on the auspicious day of Kartik Purnima and lighting earthen lamps in the evening holds special significance. This act of Ganga Snan, combined with charitable donations, is said to yield a hundredfold reward. Many also float earthen lamps in the Ganga, a gesture believed to grant liberation from all past transgressions and lead to salvation. This day is also considered highly auspicious for acts of charity, which are believed to bring happiness and prosperity into one's life.

Beyond the Lamps: A Message of Faith and Service

Dev Deepawali is more than just a festival of lights; it embodies the victory of light over darkness and devotion over ego. The festival underscores the importance of faith and selfless service in one's life. It teaches that true enlightenment and celebration occur when the lamp of faith and service is lit within our hearts, guiding us towards a path of righteousness and spiritual fulfillment. This festival inspires us to abandon our inner ego and walk the path of humility and devotion, leading to true peace and joy in life.