Dev Deepawali 2024: According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Dev Deepawali is celebrated on the full moon day of Kartik month. Every year on the day of Dev Deepawali, people light lamps on the banks of the river Ganges and also worship in their homes. It is believed that on this day Lord Shiva comes to earth and the gods welcome him by lighting lamps. In the year 2024, the holy festival of Dev Deepawali will be celebrated in November. But there is a doubt in the minds of the people whether Dev Deepawali will be celebrated on November 15 or November 16. Today we will clear this doubt of yours in this article.
When will Dev Deepawali be celebrated?
The festival of Dev Diwali is celebrated on the day of Kartik Purnima. According to the Panchang, this year the Kartik Purnima Tithi will start from 6:19 am on November 15. This Tithi will end at 2:58 am on November 15. That is, it is natural that this Tithi will not prevail till the morning of November 16. The Udayatithi will be on November 15 only, so the holy festival of Dev Diwali will be celebrated on November 15 only.
That’s why Dev Deepawali is celebrated.
The religious significance of Dev Diwali is that on this day, Mahadev, the God of Gods, is worshipped. According to a legend, on this day Lord Shiva killed a demon named Tripurasura and freed the gods from the fear of Tripurasura. That is why the day of Dev Diwali is also called ‘Tripurari Purnima’. On this occasion, it is considered important to earn virtue by lighting lamps and taking a bath in the Ganga. It is believed that on this day Lord Shiva comes to earth and the gods welcome Lord Shiva with pomp and show by lighting lamps on the banks of the Ganga, especially in Varanasi. Aarti on the banks of the Ganga has great significance on this day.
According to another mythological belief, the gods awaken on the day of Devuthani Ekadashi and celebrate Diwali by taking a bath on the banks of the Ganga and Yamuna on the day of Kartik Purnima. That is why the day of Kartik Purnima is also known as Dev Diwali.
Doing these tasks on Dev Diwali will be beneficial
- On the holy occasion of Dev Deepawali, taking a bath in the morning by mixing Ganga water in water washes away your sins.
- If you can take a bath in the river Ganga on this day, it is considered extremely virtuous and fruitful.
- By donating lamps on this day you receive the blessings of God.
- Lord Shiva must be worshipped on this day, by doing so you get mental peace and wealth.