Dev Diwali is celebrated on Kartik Purnima. This year it falls on Friday, November 15th. On this day, one should light lamps at 5 specific places while reciting a special mantra.
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Mantra for Lighting Lamps
Recite this mantra while lighting lamps on Dev Diwali night, November 15th: Shubham Karoti Kalyanam Arogyam Dhanasampada. Shatrubuddhivinashaya Dipakaya Namastute.
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Light a Lamp near Tulsi
Tulsi is considered sacred in Hinduism. Light a lamp near the Tulsi plant on Dev Diwali night for peace, prosperity, and happiness.
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At the Main Entrance
Light lamps on both sides of your main entrance on Dev Diwali night to ward off negativity and maintain positivity.
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At a Nearby Temple
Lighting a lamp at a nearby temple on Dev Diwali night is considered auspicious and pleases the deities.
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Light a Lamp under the Peepal Tree
The Peepal tree is considered a form of Lord Vishnu. Light a lamp under it on Dev Diwali night to receive the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
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Near a River or Well
It is traditional to offer lamps in a river on Dev Diwali. If a river isn't accessible, light a lamp near a pond or well.