Mumbai: Dev Deepawali is a Hindu festival celebrated on Kartik Purnima. It marks the day Lord Shiva defeated the demon Tripurasura. To honour this victory, the gods lit lamps all over Kashi (Varanasi). This tradition continues, and the festival is celebrated with great devotion. It is also called Tripuri Purnima and stands for the victory of good over evil.

On this day, people light lamps, pray to Lord Shiva and make offerings. The ghats of the Ganga and homes glow with thousands of lamps. Here’s how you can celebrate Dev Deepawali in 2024.

When is Dev Deepawali 2024?

• Date: 15th November 2024
• Best Time for Puja: 5:10 PM to 7:47 PM

This is the most auspicious time to perform the rituals.

What You Need for Dev Deepawali Puja?

Here are the items you will need:

• A small table or platform for placing idols
• Idols of Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesh
• Shiva Linga for worship
• Lamps, cotton wicks, and oil or ghee
• Flowers, Bel leaves, and Durva grass
• Fruits, coconut, and betel leaves for offerings
• Panchamrit and Gangajal for the holy bath (Abhishek)
• Camphor for the Aarti

How to Celebrate Dev Deepawali?

Morning Preparation:

• Wake up early and take a bath.
• Clean your home and the area for puja.

Evening Puja:

• Place the idols on a decorated table.
• Offer flowers, fruits, and milk to Lord Shiva.
• Perform the holy bath (Abhishek) with Gangajal and Panchamrit.
• Light lamps and perform the Aarti.

Lighting Lamps:

• Light lamps inside your home, in temples, and near the Ganga.
• Offering lamps to the Ganga is considered very sacred.

Things to Avoid on Dev Deepawali

• Do not eat non-vegetarian food or use onion and garlic.
• Avoid cutting nails or hair.
• Do not borrow or lend money.
• Keep your home clean and avoid arguments.

Why It’s Special

Dev Deepawali celebrates light and goodness. Lighting lamps brings peace and prosperity. Taking a bath in the Ganga or another holy river cleanses the soul.

Celebrate Dev Deepawali 2024 with love and devotion. Let the lamps bring happiness and blessings to your life.