Dev Diwali 2024 Varanasi Schedule. Dev deepwali is one of the most beautiful festivals observed 15 days after diwali on the occasion of kartik purnima every year. This special festival honours lord shiva's victory over the demon tripurasura and is celebrated with great enthusiasm — especially in the holy city of varanasi.

It falls on the fifteenth day following diwali. In another spiritual addition, 21 young priests and damru bands will participate in the ganga.