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Dev Deepawali in Varanasi

Dev Deepawali (Kartik Purnima, November full moon) — the ghats are lit with a million earthen lamps. Extraordinary spectacle but extreme crowds. Book accommodation 2 months ahead; expect river ghat access to be slow.

Can fall in November. Exact dates change year to year — confirm them before booking.

Where to see it

Varanasi · Uttar Pradesh

The Eternal City

Varanasi Junction, 5 kmLal Bahadur Shastri (VNS), 26 km

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