Dev Deepawali: Lakhs of earthen lamps, laser show illuminate Varanasi

Dev Deepawali is celebrated every year in Varanasi on the full moon night of the Hindu calender's Kartik month.

Updated on: Nov 08, 2022 10:03 AM IST

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On the occasion of Dev Deepavali, the city of Kashi in Varanasi was illuminated with lakhs of earthen lamps (diyas). A scintillating laser show was also organized, along with eco-friendly fireworks. (HT Photo)

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A laser show was organised at the Chet Singh Ghat, the official said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who represents Varanasi in Lok Sabha, shared photos of the illuminated city on his Twitter handle. (HT Photo)

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Varanasi District Magistrate S Rajalingam said spiral tricolour LED lights were installed on government buildings, intersections and other places. (HT Photo)

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A tribute was also paid to the Indian soldiers by creating a replica of 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' at Dashashwamedh Ghat while a group of girls offered prayers to 'Ganga Maa' during the 'Maha Aarti.' (HT Photo)

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Almost 21 lakh diyas lit up Kashi city, of which, crescent-shaped banks were illuminated by more than 10 lakh diyas, 84 ghats on the west bank by eight lakh diyas while two lakh diyas were lit on the sands of the east bank. (HT Photo)

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All the temples of Kashi were beautifully lit up for Dev Deepawali, including even the electric poles on the streets. (Twitter/@narendramodi)

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People also enjoyed eco-friendly fireworks that took place in front of Kashi Vishwanath Dham across the Ganga. Maha Aartis and Ghats were broadcast live at six locations throughout the city. (ANI)

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"Kashi Vishwanath temple complex was decorated with 50 tonnes of flowers on Dev Deepawali. For this, ₹80 lakh was spent by the government," read an official statement. (PTI)

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Elaborate security arrangements were also made with police personnel deployed at 9 zones, 16 sectors, and 32 sub-sectors. (PTI)