Kashi Sacred Festivals
Plan your pilgrimage around the ancient lunar calendar. Celebrate Dev Deepawali, Maha Shivaratri, and other celestial moments in Varanasi.
2026-11-14
Kashi Deepotsav
Festival of a million lamps at the ghats — Kartik Purnima celebrated as Dev Deepawali.
Significance
Gods descend to bathe in the Ganga on Kartik Purnima; ghats illuminated with earthen lamps.
March 2026
Maha Shivaratri
Grand celebration for Lord Shiva.
Significance
Marriage of Shiva and Parvati.
March 2026
Holi in Kashi
Colors of joy in Varanasi.
Significance
Victory of good over evil.
November 2026
Dev Deepawali
Millions of diyas on the ghats.
Significance
Gods descend to Earth.
Planning a Yatra around a Festival?
Accommodation and guide prices rise significantly during major festivals like Dev Deepawali and Maha Shivaratri. Book at least 3 months in advance.
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