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Dev Diwali 2024: Know why the gods celebrate this special Diwali festival and the unique traditions associated with this festival!Dev Diwali:
In our Sanatan culture, Diwali is considered the biggest festival. The great festival of Diwali is celebrated on the day of Kartik Amavasya. Similarly, the importance of Dev Diwali is also told in our scriptures. So, let us know in this sequence when Dev Diwali is this year and why it is celebrated.
When is Dev Diwali 2024? (Dev Diwali Kab hai)
This year Dev Diwali will be celebrated on 15th November. This festival comes on the day of Kartik Purnima and according to the Hindu calendar, Kartik Purnima i.e. Dev Diwali is starting on 15th November at 6:19 am and the same date will end on the next day i.e. 16th November at 2:58 pm. Dev Diwali comes 15 days after the main Diwali. In Hinduism, there are three major Diwalis in the month of Kartik: Chhoti Diwali (Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi), Main Diwali (Amavasya), and Dev Diwali (Kartik Purnima).
Importance of Dev Deepawali
Dev Deepawali is celebrated on Kartik Purnima because it is called the Diwali of the Gods. It is believed that on Kartik Purnima, Lord Shiva killed a demon named Tripurasura. This demon had spread terror in all three worlds, due to which the Gods got upset and took refuge in Lord Shiva. Hearing their prayers, Lord Shiva killed Tripurasura. After the destruction of Tripurasura, all the Gods celebrated Diwali by lighting lamps in heaven. Thus, the tradition of celebrating Kartik Purnima as Dev Deepawali started.
How is Dev Deepawali celebrated?
Dev Deepawali is considered to be the Diwali of the Gods, and on this day it is believed that the Gods come to celebrate Diwali by taking incarnation on earth. Therefore, the tradition of diyas is especially performed on this day. Dev Deepawali has special significance in Varanasi. Here, this festival is celebrated with great pomp by lighting lamps on the banks of the Ganges. On this day, people spread light by placing lamps near the reservoirs of Varanasi and worshiping God. During this festival, Varanasi is a wonderful sight where the whole atmosphere is lit up with the light of lamps. People light lamps in their homes and temples and seek special blessings from the Lord.
Thus, Dev Deepawali is not only a religious festival but also a unique cultural experience, which reminds us of the greatness of Lord Shiva and the faith in the gods.
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