New Delhi: The Diwali season has started and has everyone celebrating filled with happiness and enthusiasm. It is one of the biggest festivals celebrated across India. The Diwali season is a five-day celebration of the triumph of light over darkness. After the first day of Dhanteras, we get to celebrate Choti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi. On this day Maharashtrians follow a custom of Abhyanga Snan. This is an auspicious ceremonial bath taken before the sun rises for the day. It is seen as a mark of physical and spiritual cleansing.
The Abhyanga Snan will purify the body and rejuvenate the spirit. This ceremonial bath is a symbol of the victory of good over evil. Abhyanga Snan will be celebrated on the morning of 31st October, Thursday, according to Drik Panchang. Abhyanga means “massaging” and Snana means “bathing.” It is a holistic practice that rejuvenates, and nurtures the body and mind. Let’s dive in to see the benefits and steps to perform the Abhyanga Snan this Diwali 2024!
Date: October 31, 2024
Time: 05:30 AM to 06:38 AM (IST)
Duration: 1 hour and 9 minutes
Moonrise on Krishna Dashami: 05:30 AM
Performing the ceremonial bath of Abhyanga Snan is an important ritual that should be performed during Diwali season. It is suggested that you perform the Abhyanga Snan during these three days of Chaturdashi, Amavasya, and Pratipada during Diwali. Here are the steps of how to perform this ceremonial bath of Abhyanga Snan!
It is believed that if one performs Abhyanga Snan for three days during Diwali can avoid going to Narak or hell. Here are some more benefits that you will notice within yourself after performing the Abhyanga Snan.
This Diwali 2024, take a step towards self-care and indulge yourself in this holistic bathing ritual of Abhyanga Snan. Experience the Abhyanga Snan benefits this Narak Chaturdashi!