Know everything about Deepavali and why celebrations begin with oil bath ritual | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

Know everything about Deepavali and why celebrations begin with oil bath ritual | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

By Lifestyle Desk |New Delhi |Updated: October 22, 2019 11:57:54 am

Know everything about Deepavali and why celebrations begin with oil bath ritual

While in the northern regions, people consider Diwali as the day Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana return from 14 years of exile, in the southern regions except the state of Kerala, Deepavali is celebrated to mark the death of asura Narakasura at the hands of Lord Krishna.

Naraka Chaturdashi or Deepavali precedes the Amavasai day. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

On the auspicious day of Deepavali, which is celebrated in South India a day ahead of Diwali in the northern states, people wake up early and begin their day with a warm oil bath before sunrise. They then wear new clothes, light candles, burst firecrackers and enjoy sweets with their loved ones.