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Varanasi & Ayodhya Dev Deepawali & 25-Lakh Deepotsav Carnival

The Divine Festival of Light: 84 Ghats Glowing with Millions of Earthen Diyas & Maha Aarti

Upcoming Kartik Purnima 2026 • 4-Day Sacred Festival04:30 PM – 11:30 PM (Evening Deepotsav)Dashashwamedh, Assi, Namo Ghat & Saryu RiverfrontVaranasi Cantt Junction (3.5 km) / Ayodhya Dham Junction
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About Varanasi & Ayodhya Dev Deepawali & 25-Lakh Deepotsav Carnival

The Divine Festival of Light: 84 Ghats Glowing with Millions of Earthen Diyas & Maha Aarti. Staged annually in the heart of Varanasi, this grand celebration brings together thousands of families and devotees for sacred devotion, energetic Dandiya & Garba Raas, and traditional Indian stage theater.

Featuring acclaimed devotional troupes, traditional Dhol Tasha ensembles, and full Vedic Aarti ceremonies, the festival upholds centuries-old Sanatan heritage while delivering cutting-edge convenience including sub-30ms RFID gate validation, VIP donor lounges, and hygienic Satvik food courts.

Key Highlights

Over 25 lakh hand-lit earthen clay diyas simultaneously illuminating all 84 historic Ganga ghats
Grand 21-Priest Maha Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat accompanied by conch shells, damrus, and Vedic mantras
Spectacular 3D Green Laser and Fireworks mapping over the Ganga river portraying Mahadev's descent
Traditional boat flotilla parikrama across the sacred riverfront from Assi Ghat to Namo Ghat
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Venue & Accessibility

Venue Location & Transit Guide

Dashashwamedh, Assi, Namo Ghat & Saryu Riverfront
Dashashwamedh Ghat Riverfront, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - 221001
Varanasi Cantt Junction (3.5 km) / Ayodhya Dham Junction
🚗 Car & Two-Wheeler
Dedicated on-site parking with volunteer lane marshals.
🚖 Cab Drop-Off Point
Designated Gate 1 express drop-off along the main boulevard.
♿ Accessibility
Wheelchair ramps and priority senior seating available.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Upon completing your booking on Utsav Sangh, an encrypted high-speed digital QR pass is instantly generated with a unique Pass Reference Number. You can save it to your phone, download the PDF, or view it anytime in your Utsav Sangh Passbook. Turnstiles at Dashashwamedh, Assi, Namo Ghat & Saryu Riverfront scan the QR code in under 30ms for seamless entry.
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Riverfront Promenade Pass (Free Entry)
Open viewing access from public ghat steps, riverfront promenade, and cultural pavilions.
FREE
Bajra Boat Viewing Deck & Deepdaan Seva
Reserved seating on a traditional wooden double-deck bajra boat anchored facing Dashashwamedh Aarti.
₹751
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