The three-day ritual, observed annually during the holy month of Margasira, began on Wednesday as the lunar calendar entered Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi. The festival holds deep religious significance, signifying ancestral remembrance and divine offering, with Lord Jagannath and his siblin
"Today is Dev Deepawali in Puri Dham. From today onwards, for three days, Mahaprabhu and the other two siblings will wear white attire and perform the 'Shradh' ritual for their ancestors. This is a very big tradition. It shows that the traditions followed by ordinary humans, Mahaprabhu fo
As part of the celebrations, a grand light and sound show took place at the ghats of Varanasi, further enhancing the spiritual atmosphere of the occasion.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Heartiest greetings of Kartik Purnima and Dev Deepavali to all family members across the country. May this divine occasion, connected to Indian culture and spirituality, bring happiness, peace, health, and prosperity to everyone. May our sacred tradition as
It is believed that taking a dip in sacred rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Narmada, or Shipra on this day removes all sins and grants moksha (liberation).
The preparations are in full swing at the Ganga Ghats in Varanasi for Dev Deepawali, which will be celebrated tomorrow on November 5, coinciding with Kartik Poornima.
On the occasion of Dev Deepavali, Varanasi gears up for Dev Deepavali celebrations, featuring a laser show and cultural performances at Raj Ghat, said Varanasi Divisional Commissioner S Rajalingam on Friday.
ourist visits in Uttar Pradesh surged by 43.4 crore between 2016 and 2023. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that 21.5 crore tourists visited in 2016, this number has surged to 64.9 crore by 2024. From the perspective of national tourism, Uttar Pradesh's share was 13.1 per cent in 20
Declared a provincial fair by the Yogi government, this year's celebration promises to be historic, an enchanting union of faith, festivity, and environmental consciousness.
Calling the Kashi "unique," Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on the occasion of Dev Deepawali said that Kashi has saved its tradition and culture and has emerged as new in the last 10 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.