‘Dev Diwali’ on Kartik Purnima, why will the gods descend on earth on this day, also know the time of worship

In Sanatan Dharma, the festival of Dev Diwali is celebrated on the full moon day of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. This time the festival of Dev Deepawali will be celebrated on 15 November. This festival is celebrated with great pomp and devotion in Varanasi, the city of Lord Shiva.

On this day, Lord Shiva killed the demon Tripurasura, in whose honor this festival is celebrated. On the day of ‘Dev Deepawali’, devotees take bath in the holy river Ganga and light lamps in the evening.

It is believed that on this day the Gods come from heaven to earth and remove all the troubles of their devotees, so let us know the date, worship method and glory of Dev Diwali.

Auspicious time of Dev Diwali

According to the Panchang, the date of Kartik Purnima will start on November 15 at 6.19 am. At the same time, this date will end on November 16 at 2:58 pm. Udaya Tithi has importance in Sanatan Dharma.

Therefore, Kartik Purnima and Dev Diwali will be celebrated on 15th November. Along with this, there will be auspicious time of 2 hours 37 minutes on this day.

In such a situation, Dev Diwali will be celebrated from 5.10 pm to 7.47 pm during Pradosh Kaal.

Do Dev Diwali puja like this

On the day of Kartik Purnima, wake up in Brahma Muhurta and take bath.
Taking bath in river Ganga or any holy river on this day is considered auspicious.

If for some reason you are not able to go for a bath in the holy river, then mix Ganga water in the water at home and take bath.

In the morning, put ghee or sesame oil in an earthen lamp and light it.
Worship Lord Vishnu duly.

Chant the mantras of Lord Vishnu during worship.

Light lamps in every corner of the house.

Donate a lamp to a temple even in the evening.

Recite Shri Vishnu Sahasranama, Vishnu Chalisa on this day.

End the puja with aarti.

Apologize for the mistakes made in puja.

What is the importance of Dev Diwali

According to religious beliefs, on the day of Dev Diwali, all the gods come to earth to celebrate Diwali. Therefore it is known as Dev Deepawali. It is said that every year on the day of Dev Diwali, the gods come to Lord Shiva’s city Kashi to light lamps on the banks of Ganga.

On this day, lamps are lit at the Ganga Ghat to welcome the gods. Also, lamps are lit in the entire house. Worship of Lord Shiva has special significance on the day of Dev Diwali.

There is also a belief in doing charity on this day. The festival of Dev Deepawali is a symbol of the victory of light over darkness. It also symbolizes the victory of good over evil. On this day people take bath in Ganga and offer prayers. This day is also considered to be the day of attaining salvation.