Deva-Deepavali(Tripurotsava)
festivalsAlso known as: Deva-Deepavali(Tripurotsava)
Quick Overview
- Date in 2040
- Sunday, November 18, 2040
- Tithi
- Kartika Shukla Purnima (Purnimanta)
- Tithi begins / ends
- 12:29 AM, Nov 18 to 12:36 AM, Nov 19
- Lunar month
- Kartika · Shukla Paksha
- Also on this tithi
- Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartika Purnima
Deva-Deepavali(Tripurotsava)
Sunday, November 18, 2040
Lunar Month: Kartika
Deva-Deepavali(Tripurotsava) at a Glance
Deva-Deepavali(Tripurotsava) is fixed by the lunar calendar to Kartika Shukla Purnima, the 15th tithi of the waxing (Shukla) fortnight of Kartika.
- Tithi rule
- Kartika Shukla Purnima (Purnimanta)Shukla PurnimaKartika month
- Tithi swami and group
- Chandra · Purna Tithi
- Also on this tithi
- Guru Nanak JayantiKartika Purnima
Panchanga on This Day
Deva-Deepavali(Tripurotsava) · Nov 18, 2040
About Deva-Deepavali(Tripurotsava)
Deva Deepavali, also known as Dev Diwali or Tripurotsava, is a spectacular festival celebrated in Varanasi and other holy cities on Kartik Purnima. It is believed that on this night the gods themselves descend to the earth to bathe in the Ganges and to celebrate the victory of good over evil.
The festival is closely linked to the legend of Tripurasura, the three demon cities that were destroyed by Lord Shiva with a single arrow. This act earned Shiva the name Tripurari, and Kartik Purnima is observed as Tripurotsava in His honour.
For ten days preceding Kartik Purnima, the ghats of Varanasi are illuminated with countless earthen lamps, creating a river of light along the Ganges. Devotees take holy dips, recite the Ganga Mahatmya, and offer floating lamps (deepdan) to the river. The visual grandeur and spiritual atmosphere make Deva Deepavali one of the most breathtaking events in the Hindu calendar.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Deva Deepavali is observed by bathing in the Ganges, lighting rows of lamps, and concluding the vows of the Kartik month.
- During the Kartik month, observe a disciplined routine of early bath, lamp offerings, and the recitation of the Ganga Mahatmya or Vishnu Sahasranama.
- On Kartik Purnima, rise before dawn and take a holy dip in the Ganges or any sacred river.
- Perform Ganga Puja with flowers, sandalwood, incense, and a large number of ghee lamps.
- Light diyas along doorways, courtyards, and, if possible, riverbanks in the evening to welcome the gods.
- Offer floating lamps to the river while praying for ancestors and family well-being.
- Feed Brahmins, saints, and the poor, and distribute prasad to conclude the Kartik vrata.
Deva-Deepavali(Tripurotsava): Frequently Asked Questions
Kartika Shukla Purnima; its swami is Chandra, a Purna Tithi.
Shukla Purnima: 12:29 AM, Sun, Nov 18, 2040 to 12:36 AM, Mon, Nov 19, 2040 (IST).
Kartika Shukla Purnima: 12:44 PM, Thu, Nov 7, 2041 to 10:13 AM, Fri, Nov 8, 2041 (IST).
Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartika Purnima, also on Kartika Shukla Purnima.
Tradition holds that the gods come to Varanasi to bathe in the Ganges on Kartik Purnima, making the city a divine gathering place.
No, Deva Deepavali is celebrated by the gods on Kartik Purnima, whereas Diwali occurs earlier in the lunar month of Kartik and celebrates Lord Rama's return.
Festivals in the Same Lunar Month
Kartika
Note: times are shown with their date; a Panchang day runs from sunrise to sunrise.
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