Dev Deepawali is celebrated 15 days after Diwali when the gods descend to earth. The ghats are illuminated with millions of oil lamps creating a breathtaking spectacle of light.
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Over a million earthen lamps are lit along all 84 ghats. Cultural programs, devotional music, and special pujas mark the occasion. The visual effect of thousands of flickering lights reflected in the Ganges is truly mesmerizing.
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• Best time: Early morning • Duration: 1-2 hours • Entry: Most are free
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