Dev Deepawali 2026: date and muhurat

देव दीपावली 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Dev Deepawali 2026 is on 24 November 2026, Tuesday.

Pradosh kaal: 5:24 PM – 8:06 PM
Shukla Purnima: 11:42 PM (23 Nov) to 8:23 PM

What it is and how it is observed

Dev Deepawali, the 'Diwali of the gods', is celebrated on Kartik Purnima evening, above all on the ghats of Varanasi, which are lit with lakhs of diyas. It marks Shiva's victory over Tripurasura; lamps are offered to the Ganga in Pradosh kaal.

How the date is fixed

Kartika (amanta) Shukla Purnima: tithi prevailing in Pradosh kaal (after sunset).

Drik Panchang publishes Dev Deepawali for Varanasi; the date here uses the same rule (Purnima in Pradosh), and the Pradosh kaal shown is New Delhi's.

Frequently asked questions

When is Dev Deepawali 2026?

Dev Deepawali 2026 is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026.

What is the Dev Deepawali 2026 puja muhurat?

For New Delhi - Pradosh kaal: 5:24 PM – 8:06 PM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Dev Deepawali 2026 observed on 24 Nov?

The date follows the rule: Kartika (amanta) Shukla Purnima: tithi prevailing in Pradosh kaal (after sunset). In 2026 that is 24 November 2026, Tuesday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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