About Yama Deepam during Diwali
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A Deepak, for the God of death Yamaraj, is lit outside home on Trayodashi Tithi during Diwali to ward off any untimely death of any family members. This ritual is known as Deepdan for Yamraj. The Deepak is lit outside home during Sandhya . It is believed that Deepdan pleases Lord Yama and He protects family members from any accidental death. Diwali is a major festival of Hindus. Various Gods and Goddesses are worshipped in the fiveday Diwali festival. Dhantrayodashi, Narak Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, Bhaiya Dooj are the part of this fiveday Diwali festival.
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Diwali is the five days festivity period which begins on Dhanteras and ends on Bhaiya Dooj. Diwali Puja Calendar is given on this page, through which you can get detailed information about the Diwali rituals and their auspicious . Full size Yantra wallpaper for Diwali Puja is given here, which can be printed. Worshipping Shri LakshmiGanesh Yantra on Diwali brings wealth, prosperity, happiness and peace. The auspicious of Lakshmi Puja on Dhanteras is given on this page. Dhanteras, which is also known as Dhantrayodashi, is the first day of the five days Diwali festivity. On this day Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped with Lord Kubera.
How to celebrate Yama Deepam during Diwali 2026
The Deepak is lit outside home during Sandhya . It is believed that Deepdan pleases Lord Yama and He protects family members from any accidental death. Diwali is a major festival of Hindus. Various Gods and Goddesses are worshipped in the fiveday Diwali festival. Dhantrayodashi, Narak Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, Bhaiya Dooj are the part of this fiveday Diwali festival. Diwali is the five days festivity period which begins on Dhanteras and ends on Bhaiya Dooj. Diwali Puja Calendar is given on this page, through which you can get detailed information about the Diwali rituals and their auspicious .
Yama Deepam during Diwali 2026 — FAQs
Yama Deepam during Diwali is observed on 2026-11-06.
A Deepak, for the God of death Yamaraj, is lit outside home on Trayodashi Tithi during Diwali to ward off any untimely death of any family members. This ritual is known as Deepdan for Yamraj.
