Dev Deepawali 2025: When is Dev Diwali, November 4th or 5th? Learn about the auspicious time, the importance of lighting lamps, and the method of worship based on the date.

News Topical, Digital Desk : In Hinduism, the festival of Dev Deepawali is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Kartik. It falls fifteen days after Diwali, which is celebrated on the new moon day of the month of Kartik. This time, there is some confusion regarding the date. Dev Deepawali is called the Diwali of the Gods. According to religious beliefs, on this day, the gods descend into the city of Kashi and celebrate Diwali with the light of lamps.

Lighting lamps and worshipping on this day holds special significance, paving the way for happiness, prosperity, and salvation. Let's find out when Dev Deepawali will be celebrated this year. We'll also learn about the auspicious time based on the date and the significance of lighting lamps on this day.

Dev Deepawali 2025: Date and auspicious time

According to the Hindu calendar, the full moon date of Kartik month will begin at 10:36 pm on November 4, 2025, and end at 6:48 pm on November 5. As per the date, Dev Deepawali will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

The auspicious time for worship on this day is from 5:15 pm to 7:50 pm. Worshiping Lord Shiva, Vishnu, and Mother Ganga during this time is considered very auspicious and fruitful.

Religious Significance of Dev Deepawali

Dev Deepawali is directly linked to Lord Shiva's victory over the demons. According to legend, on this date, Lord Shiva killed the demon Tripurasura. To commemorate this victory, the gods celebrated by lighting lamps in Kashi. Since then, it has been called Dev Deepawali. Additionally, this day is also associated with the appearance of Lord Vishnu in the Matsya avatar. Lighting lamps on this auspicious occasion brings positive energy, good fortune, and prosperity to the home.

Spiritual message of Dev Deepawali

Dev Deepawali is not just a festival of lights, but also symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, positivity over negativity, and faith over ego. Lighting lamps on this day brings new direction, inner peace, and divine blessings.

The special significance of lighting lamps on Dev Deepawali

• On the day of Dev Diwali, donating lamps is considered very virtuous. On this day, first light a lamp in the temple at home and seek God's blessings.
• After this, light a lamp in the temple of Lord Shiva and Vishnu.
• One attains special virtue by donating a lamp on the banks of the Ganga or at any holy water place.
• Lighting a lamp under the Peepal tree and at the house of your Guru or Brahmin is considered to increase knowledge and good fortune.

Worship method of Dev Deepawali

• First, take a bath in the morning. If a river bath is not possible, bathe with water mixed with the Ganges.
• Sprinkle Ganga water in the house and clean the place of worship.
• Worship Lord Shiva, Mother Ganga and Lord Vishnu in the evening.
• Light a lamp of pure ghee and keep it in the courtyard, temple and every corner of the house.
• Offer water, milk, Belpatra and fruits to Lord Shiva.
• Offer banana to Lord Vishnu and offer basil leaves.
• On this day, recite Shiv Chalisa and perform Aarti.
• Create a Diwali-like atmosphere by lighting lamps at the entrance and on the roof of the house during Pradosh period.

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