Dhanteras 2025: Donate Yama lamp on Dhanteras, know the auspicious time, number of lamps and powerful mantra.

Auspicious festival of Dhanteras 2025: The festival of Dhanteras is celebrated every year on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi. This year this auspicious day is falling on 18 October 2025, Saturday. On this day, worship of Mother Lakshmi, Lord Dhanvantari, Lord Kuber and Yamraj has special significance. It is believed that auspicious deeds done on this day bring prosperity in life.

Religious tradition of donating Yama Deepdaan: The tradition of donating Yama Deepdaan on the evening of Dhanteras has been going on since ancient times. It is considered a symbol of pleasing Yamraj, the god of death. Lighting a lamp at the main entrance of the house frees the family from the fear of untimely death and receives the blessings of Yamraj.

Auspicious time for Yam Deepdaan 2025: According to the Panchang, this year the auspicious time for Yam Deepdaan will be from 5:48 pm to 7:04 pm. Lighting a lamp during this time is considered extremely auspicious and fruitful. There is a religious belief that donating a lamp during this auspicious time protects from the evils of death and negative powers.

Importance of number and direction of lamps: According to Vastu Shastra, four lamps should be lit in Yama Deepdaan. The first is dedicated to Yamraj, the second to Chitragupta and the remaining two to Yamdoots. It is considered auspicious to light a lamp with sesame oil in the south direction of the main entrance, because the south direction is considered to be the direction of Yamraj.

Chant the powerful mantra Yama: While donating the lamp, reciting this verse is considered very auspicious – “Mrityunaa Paashashten Kalen Bharya Saha Trayodashin Deepdanat Suryajah Priyatamiti.” Chanting this mantra pleases Lord Yamraj and brings longevity, security and mental peace in a person’s life.

Symbol of longevity and prosperity: Yama Deepdan on Dhanteras is not just a religious tradition but a symbol of security and prosperity of life. A person who donates a lamp with devotion and ritual on this day is freed from the fear of death and receives the blessings of happiness, prosperity and longevity. This is the reason why it has been called “Festival of Lights”.