24th November 2026 · Kartik Purnima · Ramnagar Fort
Experience the timeless Dev Deepawali with royalty
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Experience the timeless Dev Deepawali with royalty
Karthik Poornima
On the sacred night of Kartik Poornima, the ghats of Kashi awaken in celestial radiance. Millions of diyas illuminate the timeless Ganga, while chants, music, and devotion fill the air. Celebrated as Dev Deepawali, this divine festival symbolizesspiritual awakening, heritage, and the eternal bond between humanity and the sacred river.
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The Akashganga Experience
Akashganga is Varanasi's most immersive Dev Deepawali celebration — an evening where the timeless rituals of Kashi, the grandeur of a royal fort and the devotion of the Ganges come together as one. From the lamp-lit ghats to a private cruise beneath a sky of light, every moment is crafted to let you live Dev Deepawali as part of a tradition centuries in the making — not merely watch it.
Explore Akashganga →Where heritage becomes hospitality,
and a single night on the Ganges
becomes a memory for a lifetime.
The Venue
A royal 18th century fort overlooking the sacred Ganges — home to the Kashi Naresh and the perfect stage for a once-in-a-lifetime Dev Deepawali evening.
Riverfront Location
On the sacred banks of the Ganges18th Century Fort
A royal heritage propertyPrivate Ghat
Exclusive boarding for the cruiseCurated Hospitality
Fine dining & royal serviceEvent at a Glance
Traditional welcome at Ramnagar Fort.
Immersive museum & fort tour followed by a hands-on GI-tagged handicraft workshop.
Inaugurated by Maharaj Kunwar Pradyuman Narain Singh.
Classical music & Kathak dance with Banaras-style hi-tea.
Boarding pass verification at kiosks for seamless cruise check-in.
Departure from the private ghat to witness the grand Dev Deepawali.
Arrival at Ramnagar Fort through the private ghat.
Experience fine-dine at Ganga Mahal or buffet at Diwan Khana.
Celebrate Dev Deepawali with sky lanterns, fireworks and much more.
Final departure with a curated handmade gift.
Akashganga Journey
A Legacy of Light — the third edition, with a full programme and a river of guests.
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