Dev Deepawali 2026 Date and Deep Daan Time in Varanasi: 24 Nov
Dev Deepawali 2026 is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. As per Drik Panchang for Varanasi, the Pradoshakal Deep Daan muhurat is 5:08 PM to 7:47 PM, and the Purnima tithi runs from 11:42 PM on 23 November to 8:23 PM on 24 November. It is the festival of lights celebrated on Kartik Purnima, mainly on the ghats of the Ganga.
Quick facts
Date: Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Deep Daan muhurat (Varanasi): 5:08 PM to 7:47 PM
Duration: 2 hours 39 minutes
Purnima tithi begins: 11:42 PM, 23 November
Purnima tithi ends: 8:23 PM, 24 November
Also called: Dev Diwali, Tripurotsav, Tripurari Purnima
Hindu month: Kartik
Source: Drik Panchang, Varanasi timings
When is Dev Deepawali in 2026?
Dev Deepawali is celebrated on Kartik Purnima, about two weeks after the main Diwali, which is on 8 November in 2026. This year Purnima tithi covers most of 24 November, so both the morning holy bath and the evening lamp lighting fall on the same day. The lamps are lit in Pradosh time, which Drik Panchang lists as 5:08 PM to 7:47 PM for Varanasi.
Outside Varanasi the evening times differ a little, so please check a local panchang for your city.
What is Dev Deepawali and why is it celebrated?
As per Drik Panchang, Dev Deepawali marks the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura. That is why it is also known as Tripurotsav or Tripurari Purnima. The name means the Diwali of the gods. Devotees take a holy dip in the Ganga on Kartik Purnima and light earthen lamps in the evening.
How Varanasi celebrates Dev Deepawali
When dusk falls, the steps of the ghats along the river in Varanasi are lit with a huge number of earthen lamps. According to Drik Panchang, temples across Varanasi are also lit with diyas. The ghat-side Ganga aarti is a major draw, and many visitors watch the lights from a boat on the river.
If you plan to visit, book boats and stays early, expect very large crowds and road closures, and reach the ghats well before sunset. Carry light warm clothing, since evenings in late November can be cool.
What is Deep Daan?
Deep Daan means the offering of lamps. On Dev Deepawali people place diyas at the river bank, in temples and at home as an offering. Some float small leaf boats with lamps on the water where it is allowed. Please follow local rules, and avoid plastic or thermocol items, so the river stays clean.
How to celebrate Dev Deepawali at home
You do not need to be in Varanasi. A simple home observance works. Take a bath in the morning, adding a few drops of Ganga jal to the water if you have it. Clean the entrance and the puja area.
In the evening, during Pradosh time for your city, light diyas at the temple, at the main door, near the tulsi plant and on the balcony or terrace. Offer flowers and sweets and say a short prayer to Lord Shiva. Many families also visit a nearby temple.
Samagri list
Earthen diyas, cotton wicks and oil or ghee
Marigold flowers and rangoli colours
Fresh flowers and bael leaves for Shiva
Incense and camphor
Fruits and sweets for naivedya
Ganga jal or clean water
Matchbox or lighter, kept safely away from children
Do's and don'ts
Do light lamps during Pradosh time for your city.
Do keep diyas away from curtains, dry flowers and paper decorations.
Do use clay diyas and natural flowers.
Don't throw plastic or leftover puja items in the river.
Don't treat any ritual as a guarantee of results. It is an act of faith and joy.
Dev Deepawali, Kartik Purnima and Guru Nanak Jayanti
Kartik Purnima has more than one meaning. It is Dev Deepawali for Hindus, and Guru Nanak Jayanti is also observed around the same time. Sikh Gurpurab dates can vary by calendar, so see our separate guide. See also on IndiaAsk: Kartik Purnima 2026 Date and Time in Mumbai: 24 Nov, Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026 Date and Time in Mumbai: 24 Nov, and Vaikuntha Chaturdashi 2026 Date and Puja Time in Mumbai: 23 Nov.
All timings here are as per Drik Panchang for Varanasi. Please check your local panchang or priest for your own city.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Dev Deepawali in 2026?
Dev Deepawali 2026 is on Tuesday, 24 November. As per Drik Panchang for Varanasi, the Purnima tithi begins at 11:42 PM on 23 November and ends at 8:23 PM on 24 November. The lamps are lit in the evening Pradosh time, so check your local panchang.
What is the Dev Deepawali Deep Daan time in Varanasi?
As per Drik Panchang, the Pradoshakal Deep Daan muhurat in Varanasi on 24 November 2026 is 5:08 PM to 7:47 PM. That is a window of 2 hours 39 minutes. Reach the ghats well before sunset, as the crowds are very large and some roads close.
Why is Dev Deepawali celebrated?
As per Drik Panchang, it celebrates Lord Shiva's victory over the demon Tripurasura, so it is also called Tripurotsav. It is the Diwali of the gods, observed on Kartik Purnima. Devotees bathe in the Ganga and light lamps along the ghats and in temples.
What is the difference between Diwali and Dev Deepawali?
Diwali, on 8 November in 2026, is celebrated on the Amavasya with Lakshmi Puja. Dev Deepawali falls about two weeks later on Kartik Purnima, 24 November, and honours Lord Shiva. It is famous for the lamps on the Varanasi ghats rather than for Lakshmi Puja at home.
Can we celebrate Dev Deepawali at home?
Yes. Take a morning bath, clean the home, and light diyas at your temple, main door and tulsi plant during Pradosh time in the evening. Offer flowers and sweets and pray to Lord Shiva. You can also visit a nearby temple, and keep lamps safely away from flammable things.
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