Yama-Deepa-Daana

festivals

Also known as: Dhanvantri (Dhana) Jayanti, Yama-Deepa-Daana

Quick Overview

Date in 2026: Friday, November 6, 2026
Tithi: Kartika Krishna Trayodashi (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends: 10:31 AM, Nov 06 to 10:48 AM, Nov 07
Lunar month: Kartika · Krishna Paksha
Also on this tithi: Dhanteras

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2026 Festival Date & Muhurta

Yama-Deepa-Daana

Friday, November 6, 2026

Lunar Month: Kartika

Tithi / Muhurta Timings

Tithi Begins:10:31 AM, Nov 06

Tithi Ends:10:48 AM, Nov 07

Yama-Deepa-Daana at a Glance

Yama-Deepa-Daana is fixed by the lunar calendar to Kartika Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th tithi of the waning (Krishna) fortnight of Kartika (Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi in the Amanta calendar).

Tithi rule: Kartika Krishna Trayodashi (Purnimanta)Krishna Trayodashi Kartika month
Tithi swami and group: Kamadeva · Jaya Tithi
Also on this tithi: Dhanteras

Panchanga on This Day

Yama-Deepa-Daana · Nov 6, 2026

VaaraShukravara

TithiKrishna Trayodashi10:31 AM → 10:48 AM

NakshatraUttara Phalguni03:30 AM → 03:56 AM

YogaVishkambha

KaranGaraja

Lunar MonthAshwin

Brahma Muhurta04:52 AM → 05:44 AM

Abhijit Muhurta11:42 AM → 12:26 PM

Nishita Muhurta11:38 PM → 12:31 AM

Rahu Kaal10:42 AM → 12:04 PM

New Delhi, IndiaFull Dainik Panchang →

About Yama-Deepa-Daana

Dhanteras marks the first day of the five-day Diwali festival.

The day celebrates the emergence of Lord Dhanvantari (the God of Ayurveda) from the cosmic churning of the ocean, holding a pot of the divine nectar of immortality (Amrit).

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees worship Lord Dhanvantari for health and Lord Yama to prevent premature death.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Purchase gold, silver, or new utensils as a sign of bringing 'Dhan' (wealth) into the home.
Perform 'Yama Deepam' in the evening: Light a large four-wick earthen lamp filled with sesame oil outside the main entrance, facing South.