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Diwali Preparations: Yam Deep, Abhyang Snana Dates Announced
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 05:08 AM
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This year, Yam Deep will be lit on the evening of November 7th, coinciding with Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi and the Pradosh Vrat. Abhyang Snana, performed before sunrise on Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi, will take place on the morning of November 8th.
The auspicious festival of Diwali is approaching, and preparations are underway across India. This year, Yam Deep, a significant ritual performed on the eve of Diwali, will be lit on the evening of November 7th. This coincides with Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi and the Pradosh Vrat. The ritual of Abhyang Snana, which involves an oil massage before sunrise, will take place on the morning of November 8th. This coincides with Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi and the sunrise.