There is a tradition to celebrate Krishna Chaturdashi of Kartik month as Chhoti Diwali, Amavasya as Diwali and Kartik Purnima as Dev Diwali. The fasting and worship of Kartik Purnima has special significance in Hindu religion. It is also called Dev Diwali, because on this day the gods saved heaven by killing the demon Tripurasura.
Special worship of Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Tulsi Mata is done on Kartik Purnima. Here the worship method of Kartik Purnima is given. This year Dev Diwali is being celebrated on 15th November i.e. today.
According to mythological belief, on the day of Kartik Purnima, the gods come to earth and celebrate Diwali at the Ganga Ghat. It is said that God is pleased with the worship done on the day of Dev Diwali and blesses his devotees.
It is believed that on this day gods and goddesses come from heaven to take bath in the river Ganga. That is why the Ganga Ghats of Varanasi are illuminated with lamps.
The auspicious festival of Dev Diwali is being celebrated today i.e. on 15th November. Today Pradosh Kaal will be from 5.10 pm to 7.47 pm, God will be worshiped during this auspicious time.
Why is Dev Diwali celebrated?
According to mythological beliefs, the gods and sages were plagued by the terror of the demon. Troubled, all the gods went to seek help from Lord Shiva.
Lord Shiva killed the demon Tripurasura. All the gods were happy with the death of the demon and reached Bholenath’s city Kashi. They celebrated by lighting lamps in Kashi. The day this happened, it was the full moon of Kartik month.
There are many other mythological beliefs associated with Dev Diwali. It is said that Kartik Purnima was the date when Lord Vishnu took the Matsya incarnation. Lord Krishna also attained self-realization on this day.
Mother Tulsi is considered to have appeared on earth on the day of Kartik Purnima. On this day there is a tradition of donating lamps in front of Tulsi.