Celebrated on the new moon night of Kartik, Devari is observed prominently by Gond communities in and around Bastar. Diwali In Chhattisgarh: The Distinct Traditions Of Dewari And The Heritage Of Sirpur Syed Ayan Mojib Published at: 30 October 2026 3:12 pmAs much of India celebrates Diwali with illuminated homes, prayers and festivities, rural communities in Chhattisgarh mark the occasion with Devari, also known as Dewari or Diyari, a festival rooted in.