Dev Diwali has great religious significance in Hinduism. This day is celebrated with devotion on Kartik Purnima. This festival falls on the 15th day of Diwali. According to popular mythology, Lord Shankar had killed a demon named Tripurasura on this day. It is believed that by doing puja and charity etc. on this day, one gets Akshaya fruits. It is said that on this day (Dev Deepawali 2024 Date) Dev Gan come to earth from heaven and remove all the sorrows of their devotees.

Reciting 'Vishnu Chalisa' during puja on this day is also considered extremely beneficial , so let us read it here.

Chalisa of Lord Vishnu. (Vishnu Chalisa in English)

''Couplet''

Vishnu, listen to the cry of your humble servant.

Let me describe some of the Kirat, please tell me the knowledge.

Namo Vishnu Lord Kharari, Akhil Bihari, the one who relieves from suffering.

Your power is strong in this world, light is spreading in all the three worlds.

Beautiful appearance, charming face, simple nature, enchanting figure.

Yellow clothes look very beautiful on the body, yellow garland captivates the mind.

He sat on his mace, circling the conch and watching the demons and demons flee.

True religion does not boast of pride and greed; lust, anger, pride and greed do not shine.

The saintly devotee and the gentleman are entertained, and the evil groups of demons are destroyed.

The gentlemen bring happiness and destroy all sorrows and remove the faults of the people.

To remove the sins and cross the ocean of existence, to destroy the sufferings and save the devotees.

Lord takes many forms, only because of your devotion.

I called you like a cow on earth, then you took the form of Rama.

He took off the burden and killed the demon army, and destroyed Ravana and others.

You took the form of Varaha and killed Hiranyaksha.

Taking the form of a fish he created the ocean and brought out fourteen gems.

Amilak created a fight between Asuras and showed his enchanting form.

She made the gods drink nectar and enticed the demons with her beauty.

In the form of Kurma, Sindhu was stirred and Mandrachal Giri was immediately raised.

You freed Shankar from the trap and showed your form to Bhasmasur.

When the demons drowned the Vedas, the tax management found them.

He made the devil dance by mesmerizing him and burnt him with the same hands.

Demon Jalandhar was very powerful, he fought with Shankar.

Shiva made all the efforts to defeat Sati and cheated her.

I meditated upon you Shivrani and told you the whole story of my troubles.

Then you became a wise sage, forgetting all memories of Vrinda.

Seeing the three devilish demons, Vrinda came to embrace you.

If it is touched then it is considered harmful to the religion, then demons and Shiva are devilish.

You saved Dhruv and Prahlad and killed evil people like Hiranyakush etc.

Ganika and Aajamil were the stars and many devotees were taken across the ocean of life.

May all our sorrows be spared, please Lord Sirjan.

Let me see your vision, you are the friend of the poor and the beneficial of the devotees.

Your servant wants to see you, please show mercy on me Madhusudan.

I do not know whether the worship is worthy or not, when the Yagya is praised and approved.

Sheildaya, Santosh, Sulakshan, Vratabodh, not known, singular.

How should I worship you? Seeing your evil thoughts causes immense sorrow.

How should I bow down and meditate, how should I surrender?

Gods and sages always serve, remain happy and attain ultimate salvation.

He always helps the poor and the needy, accept him as your own.

Remove the sins, faults and sorrows and free me from the bondage of this world.

Give me sons and wealth, create happiness and make me your slave.

Nigaam always recites this request, the person who reads and listens to it attains happiness.

This is Shri Vishnu Chalisa.