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Varanasi lights up on Dev Deepawali, PM Modi calls it 'special', 'memorable' - SEE PICS

Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Monday (November 7, 2022) celebrated Dev Deepawali with unmatched grandeur as 10 lakh diyas lit up the ghats across the city. Thousands of people, including tourists belonging to different parts of the world, turned up at the famous ghats of Varanasi to take part in the Dev Deepawali celebrations.

Zee Media Bureau|

Updated:Nov 07, 2022, 11:01 PM IST

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On Dev Deepawali, lakhs of earthen lamps were lit in Varanasi

On the occasion of Dev Deepawali, lakhs of earthen lamps were lit at various ghats in Varanasi.

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About eight lakh lamps were lit on 84 ghats of Varanasi

A senior official of the district administration said about eight lakh lamps were lit on the 84 ghats located on the western bank of the river. The eastern coast was also illuminated with about two lakh lamps. Residents also decorated the whole city with about 11 lakh earthen lamps.

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Various cultural events were held at famous ghats on Dev Diwali

As part of Dev Deepawali celebrations in Varanasi, various cultural events were held at famous ghats like Assi and Dashashwamedh.

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Multicoloured lights were major part of attraction

Multicoloured lights and boats were the major part of the attraction throughout the day.

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Ganga Aarti was also performed at various ghats

A major attraction among the onlookers was also the Ganga Aarti performed at the ghats.

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PM Narendra Modi said Kashi's Dev Diwali is "special"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Dev Diwali is "special" and Dev Diwali in Kashi is "even more memorable". He also shared some "magnificent pictures" from the eternal city of Kashi.

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath also shared some pictures from Dev Deepawali celebrations

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also shared some pictures from the Dev Deepawali celebrations.

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Dev Deepawali is celebrated 15 days after Diwali on Kartik Purnima

Dev Deepawali is celebrated 15 days after Diwali on Kartik Purnima. On this auspicious day, thousands of devotees come to Varanasi to offer prayers and take a dip in the Ganga. The holy festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon king Tripurasur.

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Dev Deepawali is celebrated in Varanasi every year

According to mythology, Tripurasur had troubled humans on earth and all the gods in heaven. All the gods then went to Lord Shiva and sought his help. Accepting the request, Shiva killed Tripurasura on the day of Kartik Purnima. All the gods descended on Kashi and lit a lamp to mark the occasion and thank Lord Shiva. Since then, Dev Deepawali is celebrated in Varanasi every year.