Dhanteras Festival 2025 Remedies: Dhanteras is not just a celebration of wealth and prosperity but also a festival dedicated to health and longevity. According to Hindu scriptures, lighting lamps for Yamaraj (the god of death) on this day can help ward off the fear of untimely death.
Did you know that a simple ritual on the evening of Dhantrayodashi can create a protective shield for your entire family? Here’s how you can perform the Yam Deepam ritual and remove one of life’s greatest fears. This year, Dhanteras will be celebrated on Saturday, 18 October 2025.
Here are 5 powerful remedies on Dhanteras evening to safeguard against untimely death:
1. Lighting the Yam Deepam (Yam Lamp)
This is the most important and mandatory ritual of Dhanteras, also known as Yam Deepdan.
Timing: In the evening of Dhanteras, after all family members return home, have dinner, and just before sleeping.Lamp: Prepare a four-faced lamp made of flour. Fill it with mustard oil and light all four wicks.
Placement & Direction: The eldest member of the household should light the lamp and place it outside the main entrance or in the courtyard, facing south.
Belief: This offering is dedicated to Yamaraj. It is believed to please him and protect the family from untimely death. This is considered the most effective remedy for safeguarding against untimely death and must be performed on this day.
2. Lighting 13 Lamps
Apart from the Yam Deepam, lighting 13 lamps at home on Dhanteras evening is considered highly auspicious.
Placement: Light 13 lamps in total — both inside and outside the house.
Important Locations: Place lamps at the main entrance, near the Tulsi plant, near water containers, in the kitchen, and at the pooja ghar.
Benefit: This illumination prevents negative energy from entering your home.
3. Dhanvantari Puja and Prayers
Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda and medicine, was born on Dhanteras. Worshipping him promotes good health and longevity.
Puja: Perform Lord Dhanvantari’s puja during an auspicious time on Dhanteras evening.
Prayers: Pray for the well-being and long life of the entire family.
Mantra: Chant “Om Dhanvantaraye Namah” for protection from diseases.
4. Lighting a Lamp Near the Tulsi Plant
The Tulsi plant is considered a form of Goddess Lakshmi and a source of positive energy in the home.
Ritual: On Dhanteras evening, light a ghee lamp near the Tulsi plant.
Benefit: This brings happiness and prosperity to the household and helps protect against health-related problems.
5. Listening to the Dhanteras Story
It is believed that listening to the story of Yamaraj and the son of King Hema on Dhanteras wards off the fear of untimely death.
Story Recitation: After evening puja, all family members should sit together and read or listen to this Yam Katha.
Benefit: It is believed that those who perform the deepdaan ritual and hear the story on Dhanteras receive protection from Yamaraj’s wrath and untimely death.
Disclaimer: The content provided here is based on beliefs and information only. Always consult a concerned expert.
