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 31^st 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!

Abhyanga Snan Muhurat for 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

How to perform Abhyanga Snan?

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!

1. To perform this holistic bathing ritual, start by massaging the body with warm oil, often sesame oil, to nourish the skin and deeper tissues. The oil will act as a moisturiser and help in enhancing your skin’s natural glow. This step will give you deep relaxation.
2. After the Abhyanga oil massage, it is time to apply herbal Ubtan.
3. Mix equal parts besan (gram flour) and sandalwood powder. Add rose water or milk to the powder mix to form a paste. Your ubtan is ready to be applied!
4. The ubtan is used as an exfoliator, which will get rid of your dead skin cells. It also clears up any impurities from your skin, making it look more radiant.
5. Complete the Abhyanga Snan with this final step of Snan or bathing. With this last step of the Abhyanga Snan ritual, you will be able to cleanse both the body and mind.

Abhyanga Snan benefits

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.

1. It will improve your blood circulation, strength, vision and stamina.
2. After performing Abhyanga Snan, you will have increased moisture, leaving you with softer skin.
3. You will get improved texture, tone and overall skin appearance after Abhyanga Snan.
4. Abhyanga Snan will help in strengthening bodily tissues, lubrication of internal organs, bones and joints.
5. This Abhyanga Snan will help you get better sleep and overall health.

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!