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Detailed explanation-1: -The Dev Deepavali ("the Diwali of the Gods” or “Festival of Lights of the Gods") is the festival of Kartik Poornima celebrated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand India. It falls on the full moon of the Hindu month of Kartika (November-December) and takes place fifteen days after Diwali.

Detailed explanation-2: -Celebrated every year in the sacred city of Varanasi, Dev Deepawali or Dev Diwali, marks Lord Shiva’s victory over demon Tripurasur and comes after 15 days of Diwali. Therefore, the festival is also known by the name of Tripurotsav and is observed on the day of Kartik Purnima (the full moon day for the Hindus).

Detailed explanation-3: -The evening aarti at Assi Ghat is the next hotspot for visitors to flock. Reeva Ghat, Man Mandir Ghat, Kedar Ghat and Panch Ganga Ghat should also be visited on the evening of Dev Deepawali in Varanasi.

Detailed explanation-4: -President Draupadi Murmu Dev will be the witness of the grand and divine Deo Deepawali, globally famous festival, being held on riverfront of Baranasi every year on the day of Kartik Purnima adorning the crescent-shaped ghats of Kashi. The President will reach Banaras in the event to be held on November 7.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rituals Of Dev Deepawali The day starts with ‘Kartik Snan’, the holy dip in the river Ganges in the early morning. It is later concluded by the lighting of oil lamps on the steps of the banks of the river which is the decoration of immortality and can steal the show any day.