Yam Deepak 2025 Rules: The five-day long festival of Diwali is going to come soon. The festival of lights, which runs from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj, is going to start from October 18, 2025 this year. Diwali is one of the most important festivals of Hindus.
On this auspicious occasion, Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and Lord Ganesha, is worshipped.
As you know, the festival of Dhanteras is celebrated two days before Diwali. Which falls on Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. This day is also called Dhantrayodashi and it is celebrated as the festival of wealth and health.
Many rules have been made regarding this day, one of which is lighting the lamp of Yama. Let us know the important things related to this date.
When is Dhanteras falling?
Let us tell you, according to the Panchang, the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will start on October 18 at 12.18 pm. At the same time, it will end on October 19 at 01:51 pm. Looking at the calendar, the festival of Dhanteras will be celebrated on 18 October.
Know the correct date to light the lamp of Yama
Let us tell you, according to the Panchang, Yam Deep is lit on the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, which as per date is falling on October 18, 2025. You can take the help of local Panchang for the correct date.
Know the direction and place of lighting lamps
Yama’s lamp should always be lit facing south. South direction is considered to be the direction of Yamraj. By lighting a lamp in this direction, Yamraj is pleased and one gets freedom from all fears.
These are the rules for lighting Yam Diya
Yama’s lamp should be four faced. It is lit by placing four lights in it.
Mustard oil is used in lamps.
After lighting the lamp, it is kept outside the house facing south.
While lighting the lamp, one should pray that all the family members have a long life and get freedom from all troubles.
Kuksha people keep Yama’s lamp near the drain or at some other places.
It is believed that by donating this lamp, there is always happiness and prosperity in the house and there is no fear of untimely death.