Varanasi, Nov. 5 -- As the holy city readies for Dev Deepawali, preparations along the ghats of the Ganga have reached their final stage. Amidst drones hovering overhead, ornamental lighting illuminating the riverfront and laser show equipment being tested, Kashi's 88 Ghats are set to glow with the light of nearly 10 lakh diyas this Kartik Purnima.

Rows of earthen lamps will adorn the crescent-shaped ghats and float on the sacred river, creating a mesmerising confluence of devotion and light. The celebrations will feature Lord Shiva bhajans, a laser show and a choreographed green firecracker display along the opposite bank of the Ganga.

The Green Aerial Firecracker Show, scheduled to begin at 8 pm in front of the Ganga Dwar of Shri Kash...