Dev Deepawali 2024: Fireworks, 3D Laser Shows, Diyas Illuminate Varanasi Ghats; Namo Ghat Inaugurated — PICS

Varanasi Ghats were illuminated once again as the city celebrated the festival of Dev Deepawali with fireworks, 3D laser shows, and lakhs of diyas.

A grand event for Dev Deepawali, which is celebrated annually on Kartik Purnima, was held on Friday (November 15) at the Varanasi Ghats in Uttar Pradesh.

Dev Deepawali was celebrated on Friday (November 15) at the Varanasi Ghats in Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of Kartik Purnima. (Source: X/@myogiadityanath)

According to mythology, Dev Deepawali is celebrated 15 days after Diwali on the full moon night of the Hindu month of Kartik. The festival commemorates the victory of Lord Shiva over the formidable demon Tripurasura. (Source: X/@myogiadityanath)

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the newly-developed Namo Ghat in Varanasi featuring 'Namaste' sculptures to greet visitors. (Source: X/@myogiadityanath)

Governor Anandi Ben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri were also present on the occasion. (Source: X/@myogiadityanath)

The 25-minute 3D laser shows were run four times in a day starting at 5.30 pm. They featured 24 high-powered projectors, creating vivid images of Kashi's religious and cultural evolution. (Source: X/@myogiadityanath)

The grand celebration featured nearly 11 lakh lamps on the 84 ghats with Ganga Aarti, laser shows, and green fireworks. (Source: X/@myogiadityanath)

Devotees gathered at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi during 'Maha Aarti' during the 'Dev Deepawali' festival. (Source: PTI)

Priests performed 'Maha Aarti' at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi. (Source: PTI)

Devotees light diyas on the occasion of Dev Deepawali and 'Kartik Purnima' festivals, at the Sangam in Prayagraj. (Source: PTI)

A large crowd of devotees thronged the Parmat Ghat in Kanpur and were seen lighting diyas on Dev Deepawali. (Source: PTI)

A man lights earthen lamps at Vasudev Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna river as part of 'Dilli Deepotsav'. (Source: PTI)

Illuminated lamps and drone show at Vasudev Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna river as part of 'Dilli Deepotsav'. (Source: PTI)