Dev Deepawali celebrated with grandeur in Varanasi

The festival of Dev Deepawali commenced in India on November 18 and ended yesterday, November 19.

Updated on Nov 20, 2021 10:50 am IST 7 Photos
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Dev Deepawali is also known as Tripurotsav because on this day, Lord Shiva primarily defeated the asura Tripurasura. On the occasion, the ghats of Varanasi were lit by 12 lakh earthen lamps.(HT Photo/Rajesh Kumar)

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In the evening, Mahaarti of the Ganga was performed by Ganga Seva Nidhi (GSN) which organises Ganga arti on a daily basis at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi.(HT Photo/Rajesh Kumar)

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"All Gods celebrated Prakash Parv today when God Ram returned back to Ayodhaya after defeating Ravana," a devotee was quoted saying by news agency ANI.(HT Photo/Rajesh Kumar)

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A replica of India Gate was made on Dashashwamedh Ghat. A laser show was also organised in Varanasi as part of the Dev Deepawali celebrations.(HT Photo/Rajesh Kumar)

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People rode beautifully decorated boats and watched the lights and celebrations on the ghats.(HT Photo/Rajesh Kumar)

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