Dev Deepawali in Varanasi 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Boat Bookings, Timings, and Ghat Views Varanasi, or Kashi, does not merely host festivals; it embodies them. While the city draws seekers year-round to its ancient stone steps and the rhythmic clanging of temple bells, there is one night when the line between the earthly realm and the divine completely dissolves. That night is Dev Deepawali —the Diwali of the Gods.