DEV DEEPAWALI

Off course they are different from each other! Don't confuse Diwali with Dev Diwali though both have the same nomenclature, both are the festival of lights, have somehow similar rituals but still they are different.

Celebrated each year with great mirth, religious fervour and excitement in the divine city of Varanasi, Dev Deepawali marks the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasur. This festival, also known as Tripurotsav comes 15 days after the  renowned Diwali festival of India. On this propitious day, a huge number of devotees unanimously take a dip in holy Ganges on the day of Kartik Purnima (the full moon day). They offer prayers and flowers to Goddess Ganga and light diyas or clay lamps on the stairs of the ghats ,as the sun goes down in the evening. This makes  a mesmerizing sight  on the ghats imparting  a gleaming disposition to the ambiance with thousands of glittering diyas. Apart from the alluring ghats all the magnificent temples are well decorated and illuminated.

 Rituals on the Day

 To observe this amazing sight yourself and to be a part of the rituals that follow, book your early cheap flight tickets to India before the commencement of the festival in Varanasi and rest assured that it would be an experience worth remembering. It seems as if  the stars from the heaven above have fallen down on the earth on this day. Every nook and corner of the city comes alive with vibrant colours and makes it more than beautiful.

The popular notion that God himself descends to the land to bathe in the sacred Ganges on this day of Dev Deepawali makes the festival all the more popular. The main ceremonial ritual remains bathing in the Ganges also called the 'Kartik Snan' and doing deepdan thereafter, which bears huge religious significance among the Hindus. Tourists from all places in India and abroad visit the holy city of Varanasi during this time to experience the great grandeur of the famous Indian festival. 

 The Patriotic Aspect of Dev Deepawali

 The famous festival also has a patriotic side which can't be ignored. It is the time to pay homage to the martyrs. On this day, a program is organised by the Ganga Seva Samiti, wherein the coronets are laid at the Amar jawan Jyoti on the illustrious Dashashwamedh Ghat. A closing ceremony is performed by the Indian army, Air Force and Navy officers to conclude the chauvinistic custom. The Bhagirath Shourya Samman are also presented thereafter.

 Plan your Trip to Varanasi this Festive Season

 Wish to indulge in festal ardour and experience the magic and magnificence of Dev Deepawali? If yes, you just have to confirm your travel plan with a reputed travel agent in UK and book your tickets to India from UK, ensuring your travel dates to fall before the festivity begins in Varanasi.