Abhyanga Snan, also known as Abhyang Snan is a traditional ritual bath observed during the Diwali festival, particularly on the morning of Naraka Chaturdashi, which falls on the second day of Diwali. Abhyang Snan holds great significance among the Hindu community as the ritualistic bath is said to cleanse the body and soul, providing both physical and spiritual benefits. Abhyanga Snan 2024 falls on Narak Chaturdashi day, also known as Choti Diwali, Roop Chaturdashi and Roop Chaudas, which is on Thursday, October 31, 2024. As per Drikpanchang, Abhyang Snan has been suggested on three days i.e. on Chaturdashi, Amavasya and Pratipada days during Diwali. However, Abhyanga Snan on Chaturdashi day, which is popularly known as Narak Chaturdashi, is the most significant one. Diwali 2024 Full Calendar With Date and Time: When Is Dhanteras, Choti Diwali and Lakshmi Puja? Know All About Important Rituals, Shubh Muhurat and Significance to Celebrate 5-Day Festival of Lights. 

The term ‘Abhyanga’ refers to the practice of massaging the body with oil, while ‘Snan’ means bath. It is believed that people, who do Abhyanga Snan on this day, can avoid going to Narak. Additionally, during the Abhyanga Snan, til tel or sesame oil should be used for Ubtan during Abhyanga Snan. Diwali 2024 Start and End Dates: When Is Deepawali? Know Auspicious Timings, Important Rituals, Shubh Muhurat and Significance To Celebrate the Festival. 

Abhyanga Snan 2024 Date and Auspicious Timings

  • Abhyanga Snan 2024 falls on October 31

  • The Abhyang Snan 2024 Muhurat - 05:30 AM to 06:38 AM, a duration of 1 hour and 9 minutes

  • Moonrise at Abhyang Snan - 05:30 AM

  • Chaturdashi Tithi Begins - 01:15 PM on Oct 30, 2024

  • Chaturdashi Tithi Ends - 03:52 PM on Oct 31, 2024

Abhyanga Significance

Abhyanga Snan is always done during moonrise but before sunrise while Chaturdashi Tithi prevails. In some traditions, it is believed that performing the Abhyang Snan early in the morning before sunrise protects individuals from ill health throughout the year. The bath is considered auspicious and brings good luck. This ritual is performed before sunrise and the practice is said to attract positive energies and bring prosperity and well-being to the household.

Abhyanga Snan on Narak Chaturdashi might be one day before or on the same day of Lakshmi Puja day in the Gregorian calendar. When Chaturdashi Tithi prevails before sunrise and Amavasya Tithi prevails after sunset then Narak Chaturdashi and Lakshmi Puja fall on the same day.

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