Yama Deepam 2025 Date and Time: When and How to Light the Lamp for Lord Yamaraj?

Yama Deepam 2025: This sacred Festival is also known as Deepdan for Lord Yamaraj, it involves lighting a lamp outside the home to seek protection for family members and ward off untimely death. This Ritual is observed during diwali on Trayodashi Tithi and this year it will be celebrated on Saturday, October 18, 2025. 

Yama Deepam Date and Muhurat 2025

The ritual is performed during Sandhya time, which is considered the most auspicious period for lighting the lamp. Devotees are encouraged to follow the local Panchang for their city while observing the timings.

Significance of Yama Deepam

Yama Deepam is a symbol of devotion to Lord Yamaraj, the God of Death. By offering Deepdan (lighting a lamp), devotees seek his blessings for:

• Protection from untimely or accidental death
• Safety and well-being of family members
• Spiritual purification and removal of fear

The ritual emphasizes respect for divine law and reinforces faith in cosmic protection.

How to Perform Yama Deepam?

• Lamp Placement: Place a Deepak (lamp) outside the main entrance of the house. Traditionally, it is lit facing south, the direction associated with Lord Yamaraj.
• Lighting the Lamp: Use ghee or sesame oil to fill the lamp. Light it during Sayan Sandhya (evening) time as per the Muhurat.
• Prayers and Intentions: Chant prayers or mantras dedicated to Lord Yama, asking for protection and longevity for your loved ones.
• Observance: Maintain focus and devotion while lighting the lamp, ensuring it remains burning for the duration of the Muhurat.

Lighting the Yama Deepam lamp is more than a ritual; it symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, faith over fear, and devotion over uncertainty. It serves as a reminder of the impermanence of life and the need to seek divine protection through faith and righteous living.

By performing Yama Deepam 2025, devotees invite Lord Yamaraj’s blessings, ensuring the safety and prosperity of their family, while participating in one of the most spiritually significant rituals of Diwali.