Deepavali usually begins with a ritual oil bath early in the morning. Families wake up, cleanse themselves and wear new clothes. Many people also visit temples to offer prayers and seek blessings ...

Diwali is also extremely important to Hindus ... In southern India, many have an early morning warm oil bath to symbolize ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Deepavali is just a week away ... "We used to wake up early for an oil bath and she always ensured we started the day with prayers, seeking blessings and protection from evil ...