[CLSTR]
API
< Back to situations

Monitor this situation.

[SITUATION] · [ACTIVE] · [CULTURE]

2 clusters · 6 sources · 9 days · First seen · Last updated

Diwali and Dev Deepawali celebrations in India

Overview

The 2026 festive season in India includes Deepavali and the subsequent Dev Deepawali festival. Deepavali is a major period of renewal and decoration, with modern celebrations often focusing on sustainability through the reuse of household items.

In 2026, Diwali is scheduled for November 8, with specific auspicious timings for Lakshmi Puja in New Delhi occurring between 5:54 PM and 7:50 PM. Traditional observances include the creation of Rangoli and Swastika symbols to invite prosperity. The festive period continues with Govardhan Puja on November 10 and Bhai Dooj on November 11.

Following these events, Dev Deepawali will be observed in Varanasi on November 24. This festival commemorates Lord Shiva’s victory over the demon Tripurasura, marked by the illumination of thousands of earthen lamps along the Ganga riverfront.

Entities

Ganesha · Lakshmi · Lord Shiva · Ganga · New Delhi

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Diwali 2026 dates and traditions in India

    Diwali 2026 will be celebrated on November 8, with Lakshmi Puja occurring in the evening. The festival includes traditions like Rangoli and Swastika to invite prosperity.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Deepavali and Dev Deepawali celebrations in India

    India prepares for Deepavali festivities and the Dev Deepawali festival in Varanasi, where thousands of lamps illuminate the Ganga riverfront on November 24, 2026.

Sources

eelive.ng · enavabharat.com · navbharatlive.com · newindianexpress.com · news18.com · tv9hindi.com