Overview
- Drik Panchang cites the Purnima tithi from 10:36 pm on November 4 to 6:48 pm on November 5, with moonrise around 5:11 pm.
- Snaan and daan are guided for 4:52–5:44 am, morning puja for 7:58–9:20 am, and evening rituals begin in Pradosh Kaal at 5:15 pm.
- Several outlets report Deepdaan through Pradosh, with some extending the auspicious window to 7:50 pm.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders issued greetings, highlighting traditions of holy bathing, charity, aarti and worship.
- Varanasi’s Ganga ghats are illuminated for Dev Deepawali, as devotees take holy dips, perform aarti and light diyas in recommended odd numbers.