Abhyanga Snan during Deepavali.
Abhyanga Snan is an old age tradition to Purify the body It is a holy bathing ritual preceded by a body massage with Sesame oil on Naraka Chaturdashi morning. This holy bathing tradition is believed to have calming effects on mind and body. As per legends Lord Krishna bathed after the death of Narakasura, this was done to remove stains of Narakasura’s blood from his forehead. Various aromatic herbs is used for bathing. It is done to eliminate laziness and everything negative or evil from one’s life that misleads them.