Observed after fourteen days of Diwali, Dev Dipawali in Varanasi marks a tribute to river Ganga. It is a popular belief that on this night (full moon); Gods descends on earth to bathe in the Ganges. Another legend speaks of the return of Lord Vishnu to his abode after the Vamana incarnation. Thus it has become an old tradition in the entire city to lit lamps to welcome Gods.
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The holy town of Varanasi has a mystical aura that invites travelers from all around the world. People believe that if they die here, they'll go to heaven and will be free from the circle of life and death. This city hides so many secrets that one visit is not enough to explore Varanasi.
Mark Twain writes, "Banaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together".
Dev Dipawali is a grand festival when the Hindu gods are believed that they have come to Earth and take a dip in the Holy Ganges. The people of Varanasi decorate the river banks with illuminated lights.
There are regular trains running to Banaras from New Delhi. You can travel overnight to reach here. Best and cheapest accommodations are available at Asi Ghat. There are a lot of roof top Guest Houses from where you can see see the Ganga flowing below. It is an amazing sight in the morning.
If you wish to visit Banaras or Varanasi during Dev Diwali then you should make sure that all your bookings are done in in advance. You must take out time for boating as it is the spectacle from middle of the river.
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