Yama Deepam is a special lamp-lighting ritual performed on the evening of Dhanteras to honor Lord Yama, the God of Death. It is believed to protect devotees and their families from untimely death and bring peace and safety into their homes.

When should Yama Deepam be lit in 2025?

n 2025, Yama Deepam should be lit during sayam sandhya (evening twilight) on October 18th, between 6:02 PM and 7:15 PM in Chennai, India. For local Yama Deepam timings, check the Dhanteras Rituals section in the align27 app.

What is the significance of lighting Yama Deepam?

Lighting Yama Deepam symbolizes driving away darkness, ignorance, and fear of death. It is a spiritual act to invoke Lord Yama’s blessings for protection, longevity, and the well-being of family members.

How to perform the Yama Deepam ritual?

The Yama Deepam ritual involves lighting a lamp dedicated to Lord Yama during the evening twilight on Dhanteras. To learn the exact steps for lighting the lamp and performing the ritual correctly, visit the How to Light a Lamp on Yama Deepam section in the align27 app

What are the benefits of performing Yama Deepam?

Performing Yama Deepam brings protection from untimely death, reduces fears, and ensures peace, prosperity, and safety for one’s family. It is a ritual of gratitude and divine protection.

Yama Deepam - Lamp Lighting Ritual for Protection

The Yama Deepam ritual involves lighting a special lamp or deepam dedicated to Yama in the sayam sandhya timing on the day of Dhanteras.

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⏱️ Yama Deepam - Timings

Chennai, India - 06 Nov, 2026 05:56 PM to 07:10 PM

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🪔 Significance of Yama Deepam

The significance of Yama Deepam lies in seeking protection from untimely death and accidents by appeasing Lord Yama. It is believed that by performing this ritual, individuals can ward off the fear of death and ensure the well-being of their family members.

The lighting of the Yama Deepam is symbolic of driving away darkness and ignorance associated with the fear of death. It is a way of invoking the blessings of Yama to ensure a safe and prosperous life for oneself and one's loved ones.

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