Diwali Snan 2025: Date, Time, and Significance

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Diwali Snan 2025: Diwali Snan is also known as Abhyang Snan, and it is a vital ritual during Diwali celebrations. In 2025, it falls on Narak Chaturdashi, Monday, October 20. Observing Diwali Snan with the prescribed rituals is believed to cleanse the body, ward off negativity and ensure prosperity and well-being for the year ahead.

Date and Muhurat for Diwali Snan 2025

Abhyang Snan on Narak Chaturdashi: Significance

Diwali Snan is most auspicious on Chaturdashi Tithi, popularly known as Narak Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali. This day symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Performing Abhyang Snan with sesame oil (Til) is believed to cleanse sins, protect from negative energies, and help devotees avoid Narak (hell) in the next life.

Abhyang Snan is traditionally performed during moonrise but before sunrise while Chaturdashi Tithi prevails. In 2025, the timing aligns just before Lakshmi Puja, emphasizing spiritual purification ahead of major Diwali festivities.

Best Practices for Diwali Snan

• Use Til (sesame) oil for Ubtan during Abhyang Snan.
• Perform the ritual between moonrise and sunrise while Chaturdashi Tithi is active.
• Follow prescribed texts and local Panchang timings to ensure shubh muhurat.
• Diwali Snan is recommended as part of the five-day Diwali festival, which starts from Dhantrayodashi and ends on Bhaiya Dooj.

By observing Diwali Snan on Narak Chaturdashi, devotees ensure spiritual purification, protection from negative forces, and blessings for wealth and prosperity in the coming year.