Dev Diwali, Ras Poornima aur Kaartik Snan Aaj .
Ras Poornima known as Tripurari Purnima, this occurs on Kartik sud 15 – Purnima and also meeting the Lord is Dev Diwali.Dev Diwali is the last day to perform Tulsi Damodar Vivah.
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Reason of Dev Diwali
After leaving king Bali, the Lord rejoined the devas on this day. The devas celebrated Lord arrival in and thus Dev Diwali came into being.
Tripurari Purnima. The 7th Skandh of the Shrimad Bhagwat cites the story. With the help of Tarak and Vidyunmaali, a demon named Muy daanav constructed three aerial ‘purs’ – cities; of gold, silver and iron, which he gave to the demons. With these, the demons flew wherever they wished, destroying the places where they landed. The devas then approached Lord Shiv for succor. Another reference cites that Naradji instigated the 3 demons to destroy Kailas – Lord Shiv’s abode. An angered Shiv then destroyed the three purs. Henceforth he became known as Tripurari. The devas rejoiced on this day, hence Dev Diwali celebrated.
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During Dev Diwali, a cultural festival called ‘Ganga Mahotsav is celebrated in Varanasi. Prabodhini Ekadashi is the important day in these celebrations. Large number of people throngs to Dasaswamedh Ghat to witness the event.
Kartik Snan and Deepdaan are main rituals performed during Dev Diwali. At the time of sunrise devotees do Kartik Snan and in the evenings they perform Deepotsav. Deepotsav is lightening Diyas or earthen lamps. Deepotsav is an eye-catching celebration on Dev Deepavali day. ‘Ganga Aarti is the grand event to participate on this day. Large number of people performs Aarti to Ganga Mata amidst the multitude prayers and mantras.
During this dayPushkar Mela is also celebrated in Pushkar town of Rajasthan on Dev Diwali day.
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