Festival guide

Dev Diwali

देव दीपावली

Diwali of the Gods. Celebrated 15 days after Diwali.

At a glance

How is Dev Diwali dated?

Dev Diwali is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

Also known as: Dev Deepawali, Kartik Purnima.

Yearly reference

Dev Diwali dates by year

Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.

Why this date?

Falls on Kartik Shukla Purnima (full moon in Kartik month). Exactly 15 days after Diwali (Amavasya), when the moon reaches full phase, typically in November.

Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculated

Dev Diwali tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Lunar tithi

Category

Major festival

Nakshatra

Krittika

Dietary practice

No specific restriction

Significance

Gods descend to celebrate Diwali. Special celebration in Varanasi.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Ganga Ghats illuminationGanga Aarti

Observed in

VaranasiNorth India

Common questions

How is Dev Diwali dated?

Dev Diwali is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

What is the tithi for Dev Diwali?

The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Dev Diwali. Choose a year above to see the details.

Can the date differ by city?

Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.