Yama Deepa Daan

The lighting of an oil lamp facing south, outside the home, offered to Yama, the god of death, to seek protection from untimely death for the household. It is observed during the Diwali period, most commonly on Dhanteras or Naraka Chaturdashi eve.

Also known as Yama Deepam · Yama Deepa Daanam · Yamadeepdaan · Yam Deep Daan · Yama Deepadanam