This year, Yama Deepam coincides with Dhanteras on 18 October 2025. On this sacred day, lamps (deepams) are lit outside homes to honor Lord Yama (God of Death), seeking protection from untimely death and inviting blessings of longevity, peace, and security. Yama Deepam falls on Trayodashi Tithi of Kartik, in the early Diwali period — a time when cosmic energies are potent for sealing intentions and warding off malefic forces. Lighting lamps aligns with the Agni (fire) element and reinforces the Sun’s (Surya) power to dispel darkness and negativity in one’s horoscope. It is believed that during the evening, Lord Yama visits homes; keeping lamps lit wards him off and secures the family from health, longevity, and death-related afflictions. Lighting Yama Deepam outside main entrance Astrology: Activates fire element and supports Sun’s energy Benefit: Protection from untimely death, ensures safety & prosperity Placing four diyas facing Southwest (direction of Yama) Astrology: Honors the direction of Yama, balancing Saturn & Ketu forces Benefit: Shields household from misfortune & karmic negative influence Offering prayers & incense to Lord Yama during dusk Astrology: At twilight (Sandhya), energies of Sun and Saturn merge Benefit: Gains Yama’s favor, invites longevity, peace & protection Use ghee or sesame oil in lamps Astrology: Purifies and strengthens fire element (Sun, Agni) Benefit: Amplifies the lamp’s potency to dispel darkness & negative energies Clean the entrance area and sprinkle Gangajal before lighting Astrology: Clears negative vibrations tied to Moon and Mercury Benefit: Creates a sacred space, enhances the effect of the deepam Donate sesame seeds, black lentils, or lamps to needy Astrology: Pacifies Saturn & Yama’s karmic sphere Benefit: Attracts divine grace, reduces ancestral and karmic burden 🔔 3 Mantras to Chant & Their Benefits “ॐ यमाय नमः” (Om Yamaya Namah) Astrology: Direct invocation of Lord Yama, balancing karmic energies Benefit: Protects from untimely death, grants longevity, stabilizes life “ॐ श्री यमराजाय नमः” (Om Shri Yamarajaya Namah) Astrology: Strengthens Saturn / Yama axis in one’s horoscope Benefit: Clears karmic debts, brings courage, justice & righteous path “ॐ नमो भगवते Yamarajaya (or Yamarajaya Namah)”