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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Dev Deepawali in Kashi

 

Dev Deepawali in Varanasi: A Celestial Manifestation in the City of Light

Dev Deepawali or Dev Deepawali in Varanasi is celebrated on Kartik Poornima, the full moon of the Hindu month of Kartik, fifteen days after Diwali. Dev Deepawali is not standalone, in itself. It is celebrated on the last day of Ganga Mahotsav, which begins on Prabodhini Ekadashi (11th day of the Lunar month of Kartik) and ends in Dev Deepawali which will fall on November 15 this year. It is interesting to note that Dev Deepawali in Varanasi also coincides with Guru Nanak Jayanti and Jain Light Festival.

Dev Deepawali Date 2025
November 05, 2025

Not to be confused with Deepawali (or Diwali), Dev Deepawali or Dev Diwali in Varanasi is a festival celebrated every year on the occasion of Kartik Poornima. This happens to be 15 days after Diwali. This year, Dev Deepawali in Varanasi will be on November 05, 2025.

For most travellers and spiritual seekers alike, Varanasi is a dream destination. People from all over the world come and stay in this city for days, seeking spiritual peace, meditating on the banks of the Holy River Ganga and paying several visits to the temples in what is popularly known as the city of temples. Dev Deepawali in Varanasi or Dev Diwali is that time of the year when Varanasi truly seems like an abode of the Gods, not just of temples. Often known as the City of Light, Dev Deepawali is probably a manifestation of this very epithet.

 

Dev Deepawali in Varanasi Celebrations

The traditional plan of events for Dev Deepawali in Varanasi is quite elaborate and is followed religiously every year. The ceremony starts with the offering of prayers (Ganesh Vandana) and flowers to Lord Ganesh. This is followed by the offering of lit earthen lamps or diyas, known as deepdaanby 21 Brahmins and 41 young girls with the chanting of Vedic mantras in the background. A lot of devotees take a dip in the river Ganges on this auspicious day, known as Kartik Snan. This ritual is believed to rid a person of his/her sins. Many households also organize Akhand Ramayan (chanting of the holy scripture, Ramayana) followed by Bhoj where food is offered to people.

Apart from having a religious tinge to it, martyrs are also remembered at the ghats. This is done by praying to Ganga Mata and by offering an aarti to her. This is organized by Ganga Seva Nidhi when wreaths are placed at Amar Jawan Jyoti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and also at the adjoining Rajendra Prasad Ghat by police officials, and also the members of the three armed forces. To mark this event, patriotic songs are also sung.

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Ghats Are Lit Up With Diyas

Dev Deepawali is a spectacle worth beholding in Varanasi. Every ghat and temple in the Holy City is alight with earthen ghee diyas. Whether the stars have found their way down to the Earth or not, one can hardly say. It is believed that the Gods descend to Varanasi on this auspicious occasion to take a dip in the River Ganga. This is what makes this festival so popular. Tourists from all over the country flock to Varanasi during this auspicious festival. On the night of the main festival, thousands of people, locals and tourists alike, come to watch the spectacular and elaborate aarti at the river ghats. With thousands of diyas lit all over the place. The view is rather enchanting and magical, despite a large number of people.

The Ganga Aarti: The Culmination of Dev Deepawali in Varanasi

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If you thought Benares was the champion of Ganga Aarti, wait till you attend the Ganga Aarti on Dev Deepawali in Varanasi. The ghats are seen to be teeming with people from all over the country and the world, but the crowded Dashashwamedh Ghat is in no way devoid of excitement or enthusiasm. The Ganga Aarti you will see on the evening of Dev Deepawali is the most elaborate Ganga Aarti that is performed during the whole year.

You will soon grow tired of counting or imagining the sheer number of earthen lamps on the ghats and will be taken aback by the exquisite beauty of this particular evening in Banaras. 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.

The Ganga Mahotsav

A Cultural Panorama and Food Paradise

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Cultural Festivals on the occasion of Ganga Mahotsav (Source)

Ganga Mahotsav, as stated earlier, begins on Prabodhini Ekadashi and goes on for five days. Life and culture in and around Varanasi is believed to be blessed by the holy River Ganga. Ganga Mahotsav is celebrated as a token of thankfulness of the people towards the bountiful river. Ganga Mahotsav is typically held at the Dashashwamedh Ghat but has recently been shifted to the Ravidas Ghat. Varanasi comes alive with music, dance and theatre these few days with maestros like Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Pandit Chhanulal Mishra, Birju Maharaj, Anuradha Paudwal and several others. Gracing the stage with their presence. Each year, throughout the five days of the festival, the who's who of dance, drama and music embellish the aura of the festival with their presence. It's the time to be in Varanasi to soak in the culture of the city.

The Ganga Mahotsav is the best way to savour the delicacies of Banaras at a single place. A mini-fair brimming with the sheer spread of Banarasi chaats, Bati Chokha, Mughlai cuisine and continental treats that Banaras has to offer in one shot. Could we ask for anymore?

Plan Your Travel to Varanasi for Dev Deepawali:

The reservations in Varanasi are made months before Dev Deepawali. However, if you're planning a trip,  the best option would be to get to your bookings right away. As with most holiday destinations, the place may be packed, but you will love every bit of the experience. On the evening of Dev Deepawali in Varanasi, get on a boat and savour the beauty of the ghats adorned with lights as far as your eyes can see. With Zostel (backpacker's hostel) in Varanasi, it has become even easier for Backpackers and solo travellers to find a good place to stay in Varanasi.

Varanasi Travel Guide

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Ganga Mahotsav and Dev Deepawali (Source)

The city was designed in the shape of a bow, in keeping with the meandering River Ganga. Dev Deepawali in Varanasi is the time to see that bow lit to every last inch. If you're a haggler, get to the other side of the river on a boat and savour the beauty of all 84 Ganga Ghats of Varanasi lit like a fairy lantern. I promise you, Dev Diwali in Varanasi is an experience that you will never, ever forget!

Sunday, April 20, 2025

KASHI TOUR 5 DAYS PACKAGE

 

KASHI TOUR 5 DAYS PACKAGE

Day 01-Arrival at Varanasi – 

Arrivals at Varanasi Airport/Railway Station, Our Representative will Meet & Greet you. Later Transfer to your Pre Booked Hotel. Check in to Hotel. Overnight Stay at Varanasi.

Day 02-Varanasi – Sightseeing

Moring 05 AM Visit Old Kashi Vishwanath TempleAnnapurna Temple & Vishalashi TempleKal Bhairav Temple then back to Hotel, Have Breakfast & visiting New Kashi Vishwanath Temple (BHU) also known as Birla TempleSankat Mochan Temple, Durga TempleTulsi Manas Mandir .After Lunch Then take a Excursion to Buddhist Town Sarnath-The hallowed spot where Lord Buddha Preached His First Sermon after Enlightenment in Deer Park, contains the most impressive remains, as well as a Modem Temple, The Dharmarajika,Chaukhandi Stupa & Dhamek Stupa are Outstanding, There are Newly Built 80 Feet Lord Buddha Statue is the Also a Alteration, There are also the remains of a Monastery & the Beautifully Polished Lion Capital of Ashoka. In the evening, experience the Hindu ritual Aarti. Aartis also refer to the songs sung in praise of the deity, when offering of lamps is being offered. Hindus in India worship the river Ganges as goddess. Every evening in Varanasi, Aarti is performed at the Dashashwamedh Ghat. We can watch it from the Ghat or from the waterside in a boat. It is a beautiful, resonant, and majestic spectacle with a very precise choreography involving rituals performed by several priests with the sound of bells, drums, cymbals, and Sanskrit mantras & Boating (Direct Payment) on River Ganga, Back to Hotel. Overnight Stay at Varanasi.

Day 03- Varanasi- Prayagraj  – Varanasi   

 Moring 5 AM Visit Old Kashi Vishwanath TempleAnnapurna Temple & Vishalashi Temple, then back to Hote.Have Breakfast Proceed to Allahabad then  Visit the Holy Triveni Sangam,Hanuman TempleAnnand Bhawan & Alopi Devi Temple, at Evening  Back to Varanasi Hotel .Overnight Stay at Varanasi .

Day 04-Varanasi- Gaya – Varanasi   

 Early Morning Proceed to Gaya, After reach visit  Niranjana River  Pind Dan Puja  Vishnupad  Temple  then visit Mangla Gauri Temple, After Lunch Proceed to Bodhgaya  ,Sujata Temple & Sujata Kheerdan Stahal ,Mahabodhi TempleBodhi TreeGreat Buddha Statue, and Monastery, Perform Ritual, & Return back to Varanasi. Overnight Stay  at  Varanasi.

Day 05-Varanasi –Departure –

After Breakfast Check out from Hotel . Than drop to Varanasi Airport/Railway Station for Your Return/Onward Journey.

…………………… Tour End With Sweet Memoirs ……………………

Hotel Check in Time – 12:00 Afternoon

Hotel Checkout Time – 11:00 AM

Rate  02 Adult – Double Occupancy – 13500/-Per Person

Rate 03 Adult  – Triple Occupancy – 10500/-Per Person

Inclusion –

Sedan Car

Breakfast

Return Railway station/ Airport transfer & all sight seen as per itinerary.

  • All tours and transfer on  Sedan
  • Toll taxes, Parking and fuel.
  • All applicable vehicle taxes, toll, parking fees, permit charge etc. 
  • Interstate permits charges & Driver Bata
  • All applicable taxes.   

Package Cost Excludes:

  • Extras at the hotel
  • Boat Ride 
  • Temple Pooja
  • Personal Purchase
  • Tickets Fare

Rate 04 Adult  – 02 Double Room  – 10,500/-Per Person

Rate 06 Adult  – 03 Double Room  – 9500/-Per Person

Inclusion –

AC Innova Car 

Breakfast

Return Railway station/ Airport transfer & all sight seen as per itinerary.

  • All tours and transfer on  Innova
  • Toll taxes, Parking and fuel.
  • All applicable vehicle taxes, toll, parking fees, permit charge etc. 
  • Interstate permits charges & Driver Bata
  • All applicable taxes.   

Package Cost Excludes:

  • Extras at the hotel
  • Boat Ride 
  • Temple Pooja
  • Personal Purchase
  • Tickets Fare

Rate 10 Adult  – 05 Double Room  – 8500/-Per Person

Rate 12 Adult  – 06 Double Room  – 8000/-Per Person

Rate 14 Adult  – 07 Double Room  – 7800/-Per Person

Rate 16 Adult  – 08 Double Room  – 7500/-Per Person


KASHI TOUR 10 DAYS PACKAGE

 

KASHI TOUR 10 DAYS PACKAGE

Tour Highlights

Arrival at Patna Airport/Railway Station, Our Representative wills Meet Greet you. Later Transfer to Bodhgaya Pre Booked Hotel, check in to Hotel, then Visit Sujata Temple Sujata Kheerdan Stahal, Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, and Monastery, After completing sightseeing back to Hotel Overnight Stay at Bodhgaya.

Travel Duration – 09 Night / 10 Days

Destination Covered: Varanasi - Allahabad - Ayodhya - Bodhgaya - Vindhyachal - Chunar - Varanasi

Itinerary

Day 01 : Varanasi – Arrival + Ganga Arti

Pick-up from Airport/Railway station and check in to Hotel.

At evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life, as you will be taken to River Ganges. Enjoy Ganga Aarti. Get a glimpse of the spiritualism at the Ganga Ghats (river front).Can enjoy the Ganga Arti on Boat (optional and by own cost). Night stay at Hotel in Varanasi.

Day 02 : Varanasi – Boat Ride at sunrise – Temple tour

Early morning, we will be taken for a boat ride on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience as you watch people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking holy dip in the Ganges. We will visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat. Latter visit the most religious Kashi Vishwanath temple, Annapurna Temple. Come back to hotel for breakfast.

After breakfast, visit to famous Temples of Varanasi like BHU, ( Birla Temple , Bharat Kala Bhawan, Museum), Manas Mandir, Sankat Mochan, Durga Temple(Hanuman temple/Monkey Temple), Tridev Temple, The Bharat Mata temple.

In evening have leisure time for Shopping in Varanasi (optional and by your own). Night stay at Hotel in Varanasi.

Day 03 : Varanasi – Sarnath- Ramnagar

Early morning, we will be again taken for a bath on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience as you watch people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking holy dip in the Ganges.(as per your wish) then come to hotel.

After breakfast, we will be taken for an excursion to Sarnath. Sarnath is the place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples in deer park. The attractions at Sarnath are the Buddha temples, the Dhamekha stupa,Chaukhandi stupa and the Archaeological Museum.

Latter we will visit Ramnagar Fort Formerly the residence of Maharaja of Benaras, this 17th century stronghold is best seen from the river. Reached via a dilapidated bridge or by ferry during the monsoon season, the fort also contains an interesting museum that contains some elaborate relics. Expect to see everything from gruesome elephant traps to astrological clocks and razor-sharp swords. Night stay at Hotel in Varanasi.

Day 04 : Varanasi- Allahabad- (150km- 03 Hrs) Varanasi (150km- 03 Hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Allahabad where we will enjoy a bath on the Sangam (where Holy River Ganga, Yamuna and Srawasti confluence ). It is a mystical and spiritual experience as you watch people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking dip in Sangan point.

Note- to reach near Sangam, you have to hire a boat(by your own).

Latter we will cover the other spot in Allahabad like Hanuman Temple, Anand Bhavan - one of the country’s best-running museums in memory of Jawahar Lal Nehru. Swaraj Bhawan - the house where the former Prime Minister of India Mrs. Indira Gandhi was born. Bharadwaj park.

Latter drive back to Varanasi. Night stay at Hotel in Varanasi.

Day 05 : Varanasi – Ayodhya(225Km- 04 Hrs-) Varanasi(225Km- 04 Hrs-)

After breakfast drive to Ayodhya , first we go for Sarayu River take a bath there .(as per your wish) then Visit to RAMA JANMA BHOOMI – a temple of Lord Ram. Ramayana states that river Sayaru’s bank is the birthplace of lord Rama. The 7th avatar of Vishnu, Lord Rama is believed to be taken birth here. In the sixteenth century, Babur, the Mughal emperor built mosque “Babri Mosque” at the place where Rama took birth but it was destroyed in 1992.Currently stay has been put on that Land for creation of new temple by Supreme court of India.

HANUMAN GARHI TEMPLE –Hanuman Garhi is an ancient temple situated in the center of the town, which houses a statue of child Hanuman seated at the lap of mother Anjani. There is a belief that Hanuman lived here in a cave and guarded the Janambhoomi of Ram. The structure of this famous shrine in Ayodhya is massive in the shape of four-sided fort with circular bastions at each corner.

Latter drive back to Varanasi. Night stay at Hotel in Varanasi.

Day 06 : Varanasi – Bodhgaya(300 Km -06 hrs.)Varanasi (300 Km -06 hrs.)

Early morning with packed breakfast we drive towardsBodhgaya, Visit Lord Buddha Temple (Maha Bodhi temple), Bodhi Tree, Buddha Statue. Covers other sightseeing places Sita Kund, Janki temple and drive to Later Gaya (12 Kms).Visit Vishnu Temples or Vishnupad Temple is sacred among Hindus and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. According to believers and religious texts, the footprints inside the temple are those of Lord Vishnu.

Visit Japanese Temple, Chinese Temple, TibetianTemple, Phalguna River and drive to Varanasi. Overnight stay at Hotel in Varanasi.

Note- This day tour is very hectic. So its depends upon client wish. If not going to Bodhgaya, then it will be leisure time in Varanasi. Can enjoy morning bath in River Ganga and take rest in Hotel.

Day 07 : Varanasi – Vindhyachal - Chunar- Varanasi

After breakfast, drive to Mirzapur, to visit Vindhyachal which is situated in the middle of the two holy cities- Allahabad and Varanasi on the bank of River Ganges in the Mirzapur district. The built up area lies along the direction of the River Ganges with the temple of Vindhyavasini in the centre. The city is dedicated to Goddess Vindhyavasini - one of the renowned Shaktipeethas of the country and an important religious and pilgrim centre. There are many other temples and mineral springs (locally known as Kunds) in the vicinity of the town.

Vindhyavasini, Ashtabhuja and Kali Khoh are three main Shakti temples here, located on the three corners of Vindhya Parvat. The divine trinity is worshipped here as Ma Laxmi, Ma Kali and Ma Saraswati. Bhairav temples are located around the city centre to ward off evil effects, viz., Anand Bhairav on the east, Sidhanath on the west, Kapal Bhairav on the south & Rudra Bhairav on the north side. ‘Kajali’ the local folk music is dedicated to Ma Vindhyavasini. All Kajali singers from north India come here to celebrate Kajali Mahotsava (Festival). People come here to seek blessings from goddess of power. Tantriks also visit this place for Tantra sadhana (Meditation).

Latter we will drive for Chunar to see Chunar Fort, Sonwa Mandap, Samadhi of bhartrihari and , Bungalow of warren Hastings ,Britsh Cemetory and on the way to Varanasi, we can see the famous poetry work by local people.

Later drive to Varanasi & Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 08 : Varanasi – Special Lord Shiva tour with Mangla Arti in Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Start early morning 2:30 am for Magala arrti, it happens everyday early morning (first prayer to Lord Shiva with enchanting of Mantra) in Kashi Vishwanath Temple- one of 12 jyotirlinga in India. It takes about one hrs time to complete. Come back to the hotel for breakfast .After breakfast, half day visit to Markande Maha Dev(35 km-01 hrs) which is another famous Lord Shiva temple near Varanasi. Latter come back to Hotel.

After lunch, visit to Kal bhairav, Batuk Bhairav Temple, Maha Mritumjay,Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Adikesaw temple. Then back to hotel & over night stay in Varanasi.

Day 09 : Varanasi- Ashram tour packages- Satua Baba Ashram

Early morning, we will be taken for a bath on the Ganges( if have interest). After breakfast, we start a Ashram tour in which we covers the below places.

Satua Baba Ashram: Its a ashram which is four hundred year old, where disciples get free food, accommodation and transcendentally yoga, and get spiritual blessing. It is also the place where even corpse’s prostate in reverence to get eternal relief and get a new body. It is believed that even a corpse could get free from human life cycle and get bliss only if it prostate before Satua Baba.

Widow Ashram: Where widow can get total support of social religious and spiritual uplifting. Widows come here to get the emancipation for attaining Moksha. Here you can see the how they spend their life and the activities performed by them in ashram.

Dandi Ashram: In this ashram where the age old people come here to get the salvation

Akhada Ashram: In this ashram where the sages and saints practice the aerobatic and yogic practices to protect from ill mindedness.

Day 10 : Varanasi –Drop to Airport/Railway station

After breakfast, drop to Varanasi airport/railway station with pleasant memory of holy trip.

………………… Tour End with Sweet Memories …………………

Hotel Check in Time – 12.00 Afternoon

Hotel Checkout Time – 11.00 AM

Rate 02 Adults – Double Occupancy – 27500/-Per Person

Rate 03 Adults- Triple Occupancy – 21500/-Per Person

Inclusion –

Sedan Car

Breakfast

  • Return Railway station/ Airport transfer & all sight seen as per itinerary.
  • All tours and Transfer on Sedan.
  • Toll taxes, Parking and Fuel.
  • All applicable vehicle taxes, toll, parking fees, permit charge etc. 
  • Interstate permits charges & Driver Bata.
  • All applicable Taxes.   

Package Cost Excludes:

  • Extras at the hotel
  • Boat Ride 
  • Temple Pooja
  • Personal Purchase
  • Tickets Fare

Rate 04 Adults – 02 Double Rooms – 23,550/-Per Person

Rate 06 Adults – 03 Double Rooms – 20,500/-Per Person

Inclusion –

AC Innova Car 

Breakfast

Return Railway station/ Airport transfer & all sight seen as per itinerary.

  • All tours and Transfer on Innova
  • Toll taxes, Parking and fuel.
  • All applicable vehicle taxes, toll, parking fees, permit charge etc. 
  • Interstate permits charges & Driver Bata
  • All applicable taxes.   

Package Cost Excludes:

  • Extras at the hotel
  • Boat Ride 
  • Temple Pooja
  • Personal Purchase
  • Tickets Fare

Rate 10 Adults – 05 Double Rooms – 20,100/-Per Person

Rate 12 Adults – 06 Double Rooms – 19,500/-Per Person

Rate 14 Adults – 07 Double Rooms – 18,500/-Per Person

Rate 16 Adults – 08 Double Rooms – 17,900/-Per Person

Inclusion –

AC Tempo Traveler  

Breakfast

Return Railway station/ Airport transfer & all sight seen as per itinerary.

  • All tours and Transfer on  AC Tempo Traveler
  • Toll taxes, Parking and fuel.
  • All applicable vehicle taxes, toll, parking fees, permit charge etc. 
  • Interstate permits charges & Driver Bata
  • All applicable taxes.   

Package Cost Excludes:

  • Extras at the hotel
  • Boat Ride 
  • Temple Pooja
  • Personal Purchase
  • Tickets Fare

 


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