WorldPhoto: News18Yamadeepdaan 2026: Date, Timings, and Ritual Significance
Yamadeepdaan, a lesser-known tradition of Dhanteras, honors Lord Yama, the Hindu god of death. In 2026, it falls on Friday, November 6. Devotees light a special four-wick earthen lamp filled with sesame or mustard oil, placed outside the home facing south, to seek protection from untimely death and pray for family health and longevity. Puja timings in New Delhi are from 6:02 pm to 7:57 pm.
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