When is Dev Diwali-2025? Why worshipping Lord Shiva is considered of utmost importance
Dev Diwali is one of the most important festivals in Hinduism. It is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the month of Kartik. This year, it will be celebrated on November 5, 2025.
Dev Diwali is also known as 'Deepawali of the Devs or Gods.' It is believed that on this day, the gods themselves descend from heaven to earth and decorate the banks of the Ganges with diyas (lamps).
The sight of Dev Deepawali in Varanasi is especially famous worldwide, where the entire ghat area is illuminated by the light of millions of lamps. According to Hindu folklore, bathing in the Ganges on the day of Dev Deepawali, lighting lamps in homes, lighting 365 lamps on the banks of the Ganges, and worshipping Lord Shiva are considered of utmost importance. It is believed that doing so absolves all sins and leads to salvation.
If you are unsure about the date of Dev Deepawali this year, here are the dates and auspicious times.
According to the calendar, the festival of Dev Deepawali is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Kartik. This time, the full moon day will last for two days, but due to the predominance of the full moon during the Udayatithi and Pradosh period, the festival will be celebrated on November 5, 2025.
Kartik Purnima Tithi begins on November 4, 2025, at 10:36 pm.
Kartik Purnima Tithi ends on November 5, 2025, at 6:48 pm.
According to the calendar, the festival of Dev Deepawali will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
This will be the Pradosh Kaal Muhurat for Dev Deepawali Puja
It is always considered auspicious to offer lamps during the Pradosh Kaal on Dev Deepawali. During this time, lamps are lit on all the ghats in Varanasi.
The Pradosh Kaal Dev Deepawali Muhurat will be from 5:15 pm to 7:50 pm (approximately). Duration: 2 hours 35 minutes (approximately).
Worshipping Lord Shiva is considered of utmost importance
Worshipping Lord Shiva is considered of utmost importance because the festival of Dev Deepawali is directly linked to Lord Shiva. This is why it is also known as 'Lord Shiva's Deepawali' or 'Tripurari Purnima'.
Religious significance
Dev Deepawali holds special significance in Sanatan Dharma. Bathing in holy rivers and lighting lamps on this day are of great importance.
Lamps are lit on the banks of holy rivers
On this day, lamps are lit on the banks of the Ganges or any other holy river. It is believed that lighting lamps on this day brings happiness and peace to the home and removes all suffering.
Bathing in the Ganges
Bathing in the Ganges on Kartik Purnima is considered extremely virtuous. It is said that bathing on this day bestows the same merits as performing ten yagnas.
Gods descend to earth
It is believed that on the day of Dev Deepawali, all the gods and goddesses descend to earth and roam about, so this festival is also celebrated to welcome them.

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