Sat Nov 16 07:16:46 UTC 2024: **Dev Diwali Celebrated on November 15-16; Auspicious Muhurat Announced**

NEW DELHI – Dev Diwali, a significant Hindu festival, will be observed on November 15th and 16th, with auspicious timings announced for puja ceremonies. The festival commemorates the victory of the Gods over demons, notably Lord Shiva’s vanquishing of Tripurasura and Lord Vishnu’s Matsya Avatar saving the earth from a deluge. It’s also believed that the Gods descend to earth on this Kartik Purnima (full moon).

According to astrologers, the Purnima Tithi begins on November 15th at 6:19 AM and ends on November 16th at 2:58 AM. The most auspicious time for puja (Dev Diwali Muhurat) is from 5:10 PM to 7:47 PM on November 15th, lasting 2 hours and 37 minutes. The festival falls under the Kritika Nakshatra.

Several mythological events are associated with Dev Diwali, including Lord Shiva’s defeat of Tripurasura, Goddess Parvati’s acquisition of power to slay Mahishasura, and Lord Vishnu’s Matsya Avatar. Experts recommend performing pujas for Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Kartikeya on this day.

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