Dev Diwali 2024: Know Why Dev Diwali Is Celebrated On Kartik Purnima
According to religious belief, on Kartik Purnima, Lord Shiva defeated the demon Tripurasura. On this day, deities light lamps in celebration, marking the occasion with joy and devotion.
Dev Diwali 2024: Dev Diwali is celebrated 15 days after Diwali. While Diwali is observed on Kartik Amavasya, Dev Diwali is celebrated on Kartik Purnima. It is also known as the Diwali of the gods.
This year, Diwali was celebrated on October 31, 2024. Exactly 15 days later, on November 15, 2024, Dev Diwali will be celebrated on Kartik Purnima. But do you know why Dev Diwali is celebrated on Kartik Purnima? Learn about the important aspects of Dev Diwali.
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Dev Diwali 2024 Date
- Dev Diwali Date: November 15, 2024
- Kartik Purnima Start: November 15, 2024, 06:19 AM
- Kartik Purnima End: November 16, 2024, 02:58 AM
- Pradosh Kaal Puja Muhurat: November 15, 5:10 PM to 7:47 PM
- Total Duration Of Puja: 2 hours 37 minutes
Why Is Dev Diwali Celebrated On Kartik Purnima?
The reason for celebrating Dev Diwali on Kartik Purnima is that on this day, Lord Shiva defeated the demon Tripurasura. In celebration of his victory, the gods lit lamps in heaven, marking it as Diwali. According to religious and mythological stories, Tripurasura had gained control over the three worlds with his power and started oppressing the gods.
Distressed by his tyranny, all the gods approached Lord Shiva. On Kartik Purnima, Lord Shiva killed Tripurasura and freed the gods from his oppression. Since then, Dev Diwali has been celebrated on Kartik Purnima.
What's The Importance Of Dev Diwali?
It is believed that on Kartik Purnima, the gods and goddesses descend to Earth and celebrate Diwali at the Ganga Ghat. This is why lighting lamps is a tradition on this day. People also perform 'Deepdan'. On Dev Diwali, a spectacular sight can be seen in Varanasi.
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