Science of “Abhyanga-Snana” in Diwali

Diwali is festival of light. Diwali lantern, rangoli designs, fireworks, various delicious desserts, shopping , gifts etc is the common scenario at each and every household. But where we show this enthusiastic hustle-bustle in all preparations, there is one thing that everyone looks at it as a nightmare or a torture and it is the morning Abhyanga-snana ritual, where we have to get up early morning to get oil massage and bath. Though it seems a futile thing on outer side, have anyone wonder why our ancestors enjoined us to follow this ritual? If no then, lets take a brief look on this concept and lets know the science behind it.