Kartik Purnima 2025: Why Dev Deepawali is called the Diwali of the Gods

Kartik Purnima 2025: Why Dev Deepawali is called the Diwali of the Gods

For most of us, Diwali marks the end of a long festive season, but according to the Hindu faith, the celebrations continue in heaven. A few weeks after the lights of Diwali fade on Earth, the divine version of the festival arrives: Kartik Purnima, also known as Dev Deepawali or the Diwali of the Gods. It is believed that on this full-moon night, the gods themselves come down to the ghats of the Ganga to celebrate the festival of light. Let's tal…