Sangam Shines Bright on Dev Deepavali Ahead of Maha Kumbh
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Sangam Shines Bright on Dev Deepavali Ahead of Maha Kumbh

Deccan Chronicle  

Prayagraj: Ahead of the Maha Kumbh 2025, the banks of the Sangam, Arail Ghat, the Yamuna near Maujgiri Ashram and Baluaghat here were illuminated with rows of oil lamps on Friday in celebration of Dev Deepawali.According to mythology, Dev Deepawali is celebrated 15 days after Diwali on the full moon night of the Hindu month of Kartik. The district administration and the Prayagraj Mela Authority organised a grand celebration on the occasion of Kartik Purnima in the Sangam area. District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar said, "We are celebrating Dev Deepavali with great joy on the sacred banks of the Sangam. I extend my best wishes to the people of Prayagraj for Dev Deepavali, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima."

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