{"id":610,"date":"2026-10-20T07:37:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T07:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hirecab.net\/blog\/?p=610"},"modified":"2026-10-20T07:37:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T07:37:55","slug":"dev-deepawali-2026-varanasi-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hirecab.net\/blog\/dev-deepawali-2026-varanasi-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Dev Deepawali 2026 in Varanasi (24 November): Best Ghats, Timings, Boat Tips and Cab Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dev Deepawali 2026 falls on Tuesday, 24 November, the full moon of Kartik (Kartik Purnima).<\/strong> On this evening the 80-plus ghats of Varanasi are lit with lakhs of clay diyas from Rajghat to Assi, and the Ganga reflects them all. It is called the Diwali of the gods, and for many people it is the most beautiful night of the year anywhere in India.<\/p>\n

It is also the most crowded night in Varanasi. Hotels fill up weeks ahead, boats are booked in advance, and the roads to the ghats are closed to vehicles in the afternoon. This guide covers the date and timings, the best ghats, boat tips, where your cab can actually drop you, and how to reach Varanasi from Lucknow, Ayodhya and Prayagraj.<\/p>\n

Dev Deepawali 2026: date and timing<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
What<\/th>\nWhen<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Dev Deepawali \/ Kartik Purnima<\/td>\nTuesday, 24 November 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diyas lit on the ghats<\/td>\nFrom sunset, about 5:15 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh<\/td>\nEvening, after sunset<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best time to be in position<\/td>\nBy 4:30 to 5 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Guru Nanak Jayanti<\/td>\nSame day, 24 November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Timings are approximate. The district administration publishes the final programme a few days before, so check the local notice before you go.<\/p>\n

Why Dev Deepawali is special<\/h2>\n

Dev Deepawali comes fifteen days after Diwali. According to tradition, the gods come down to bathe in the Ganga on Kartik Purnima, and the city lights lamps to welcome them. In the morning thousands take a holy dip, and in the evening every ghat, temple and step is lined with diyas. There is a grand Ganga Aarti, fireworks over the river and cultural programmes at several ghats. The best view is from the water, looking back at the lit-up ghats.<\/p>\n

Best ghats to see Dev Deepawali<\/h2>\n