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Yama Deepam 2025 Timings: When, Why and How to Light the Diya for Lord Yamaraj?

Yama Deepam 2025 is observed on Dhantrayodashi, lighting a diya for Lord Yamaraj to protect family from untimely death and ensure safety and blessings.

October 18, 2025 / 09:02 IST
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Yama Deepam 2025: Yama Deepam is an important Diwali ritual dedicated to Lord Yamaraj, the God of death. Observed on Dhantrayodashi (Trayodashi Tithi), this ritual involves lighting a diya outside your home during Sandhya time. Devotees believe that performing this Deepdan pleases Lord Yama and protects family members from untimely or accidental deaths.

Yama Deepam 2025 Muhurat: When to Light Yama Deepam?

EventDate and Timings 
Yama DeepamSunday, October 19, 2025
Yama Deepam Sayan Sandhya05:57 PM to 06:21 PM
DhantrayodashiSunday, October 19, 2025
Trayodashi Tithi Begins04:48 PM on Oct 18, 2025
Trayodashi Tithi Ends06:21 PM on Oct 19, 2025
Significance of Yama Deepam

The Yama Deepam ritual holds deep spiritual importance. By lighting a lamp for Lord Yamaraj, families seek his blessings for longevity and protection. It is believed that Yamaraj, pleased with the offering, safeguards the household from untimely deaths and ensures the well-being of all members.

Yama Deepam Ritual (Puja Vidhi)

  • Ensure the entrance or designated spot outside your home is clean.
  • Fill a traditional lamp with ghee or oil and place a cotton wick.
  • Light the diya during the specified Sandhya time.
  • Recite mantras or prayers dedicated to Lord Yamaraj, seeking protection and blessings.
  • Let the lamp burn till it naturally extinguishes, symbolizing the removal of fear and the protection of family.
Benefits of Observing Yama Deepam
  • Provides protection from untimely death or accidents.
  • Pleases Lord Yamaraj, bringing peace of mind to the household.
  • Enhances spiritual energy and strengthens family well-being.

Yama Deepam is a vital Diwali tradition that emphasizes respect for cosmic order and the importance of family safety. Observing this ritual carefully during the Trayodashi Tithi ensures divine protection and fosters spiritual harmony at home.
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