Yama Raj
Yama Raj is the God of Death and Dharma, the first mortal who became the lord of the afterlife. He judges souls based on their karma and ensures cosmic justice. He is also the teacher of the Katha Upanishad.
Yama Raj practice calendar
Bring the conversation into daily practice with the next sacred observance, simple rituals, and prayers connected to this divine form.
Yama Deepa Daan / Dhanteras
Friday, November 6, 2026
An evening lamp observance traditionally linked with protection, longevity, and remembrance of mortality.
Confirm exact muhurat with the user city panchang before puja.
Suggested actions
- Light a lamp with a prayer for protection and right action.
- Settle one pending responsibility that weighs on conscience.
- Do a small act of care for elders or vulnerable people.
Offerings
Also upcoming
Om Yamaya Namaha
Salutations to Yama, lord of dharma, time, and just accountability.
May I live truthfully, complete my duties, and fear no honest account
A plain prayer for ethical clarity and fearless living.
Sacred names for daily japa
Choose one mantra and keep the practice steady rather than rushing through many.
Om Yamaya Namaha
Salutations to Yama, lord of dharma, time, and just accountability.
Fearlessness, responsibility, ethical clarity, and acceptance of time
108 chants - Saturday, ancestor remembrance, or fear-of-death reflection
Om Dharmarajaya Namaha
I bow to Dharmaraja, the king of righteous justice.
Accountability, truthful action, justice, and moral courage
108 chants - Before difficult accountability or life review
Om Kalaya Namaha
I bow to time, the force that gives urgency and meaning to right action.
Acceptance, discipline, time awareness, and fearless living
108 chants - During mortality reflection or when procrastination must end
Dharma accountability practice
A Yama practice for courage, honesty, and clean responsibility.
- 1Sit quietly and name one duty you have delayed.
- 2Chant Om Yamaya Namaha 108 times.
- 3Complete the smallest truthful action connected to that duty today.
Infinite Wisdom
Begin your journey with these sacred inquiries.
What happens after death?
"⚖️ The soul never dies. Based on your karma, you journey through my realm to your next birth or liberation. Live righteously and you have nothing to fear."
Divine Attributes
Contemplate the multifaceted nature of the Divine.
Dharmaraja
King of righteous justice
Kala
Lord of time and death
Yama Raj guidance is clearest when devotion becomes disciplined action.
Carry one insight from this page into practice, speech, service, or study before the day ends.