Dev Diwali — Kartik Purnima Celebration in Varanasi
Celebrate Dev Diwali, the festival of lights, on Kartik Purnima in Varanasi
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Introduction
Significance
When to Celebrate
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What You'll Need
How to Prepare
- 1Clean and decorate the home and the puja area
- 2Prepare the diyas and fill them with ghee or oil
- 3Light the diyas and place them in the puja area
- 4Offer incense sticks, camphor, flowers, fruits, and sweets to the deities
- 5Chant mantras and perform the puja
How to Celebrate
- 1Begin by cleaning and decorating the home and the puja area
- 2Prepare the diyas and fill them with ghee or oil
- 3Light the diyas and place them in the puja area
- 4Offer incense sticks, camphor, flowers, fruits, and sweets to the deities
- 5Chant the mantras and perform the puja, starting with the invocation of Lord Ganesha
- 6Offer prayers to Lord Shiva and the other deities, and seek their blessings
- 7Conclude the puja by chanting the mantra 'Om Shanti' and seeking peace and prosperity
Mantras
Om Shivaaya Namaha
ॐ शिवाय नमः
Om Shivaaya Namaha
Meaning: Salutations to Lord Shiva
Om Ganeshaya Namaha
ॐ गणेशाय नमः
Om Ganeshaya Namaha
Meaning: Salutations to Lord Ganesha
Observance Rules
- •Wake up early in the morning and take a bath
- •Wear clean and simple clothes
- •Avoid eating non-vegetarian food and alcohol
- •Avoid engaging in any negative or harmful activities
- •Spend the day in spiritual contemplation and self-reflection
Do's
- ✓Perform the puja with devotion and sincerity
- ✓Offer prayers to the deities and seek their blessings
- ✓Spend time in spiritual contemplation and self-reflection
- ✓Engage in charitable activities and help those in need
- ✓Maintain a positive and peaceful attitude throughout the day
Don'ts
- ✗Avoid eating non-vegetarian food and alcohol
- ✗Avoid engaging in any negative or harmful activities
- ✗Avoid arguing or fighting with others
- ✗Avoid wasting time in unnecessary activities
- ✗Avoid neglecting one's duties and responsibilities
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- •Not performing the puja with devotion and sincerity
- •Not following the vrat rules and regulations
- •Not spending time in spiritual contemplation and self-reflection
- •Not engaging in charitable activities and helping those in need
- •Not maintaining a positive and peaceful attitude throughout the day
Regional Variations
- •In some regions, Dev Diwali is celebrated on the 15th day of the Kartik month, while in others it is celebrated on the full moon day
- •In some regions, the festival is associated with the worship of Lord Vishnu, while in others it is associated with the worship of Lord Shiva
- •In some regions, the festival is celebrated with great pomp and show, while in others it is celebrated in a simple and subdued manner
Frequently Asked Questions
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References & Traditional Notes
- •The festival of Dev Diwali is mentioned in the ancient Hindu scriptures, including the Puranas and the Upanishads
- •The festival is associated with the worship of Lord Shiva and the triumph of good over evil
- •The festival is celebrated with great fervor in Varanasi, one of the holiest cities in India
Related Audio & Bhajans
Sampoona Diwali Poojan Vidhi
Purnima
Introduction
Narada Geeta - Swami Divya Chaitanya ji (Varanasi)
Diwali Festival & Spirituality
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