Dev Deepawali Varanasi will feature 11 lakh diyas, riverfront zoning, traffic diversions, medical corridors and enhanced crowd safety on November 24. While the rest of India has put away its diyas, Banaras is just getting ready for its grandest celebration of all: Dev. Diwali is celebrated as the festival of lights and Dev Deepawali is celebrated as Diwali of the Gods. The latter commemorates Lord Shiva’s victory over the demon Tripurasura.