How India celebrates Varanasi Dev Deepawali festival
By Shivani Kalra and Naveen Singh
Dev Deepawali festival is celebrated on Kartik Purnima, the Hindu calendar Kartik month’s full moon night. It a beautiful celebration by the people of Varanasi for mother Ganga and all are welcome to join the celebration.
Deepak Singh, an alumnus of BHU, remembers the boatrides he took, to make the most of this beautiful festival.
And quiet flows the Ganga by day…
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Shivani Kalra is an amateur photographer, based in Lucknow, India. A post-graduate from Lucknow University, she loves exploring new places and reading.
Naveen Singh is a sales professional, based in Varanasi, India. A post-graduate from the legendary Banaras Hindu University, he enjoys cricket, travelling and meeting people.