The ideal time to take bath as per Hindu scriptures is
during the morning hours – especially before sunrise. One should not take bath
after taking food.
As per Hindu scriptures, one should first pour water on the head
and then on the body. It is said that pouring water on the head and then on the
body helps in removing heat present in the body through the legs.
Taking bath before sunrise is considered ideal. Mixing water
with black sesame (til) and taking bath with it helps in alleviating bad luck.
Taking bath in the early morning hours helps in keeping away bad luck, alakshmi
and other evils.
Taking bath in room temperature water removes tiredness and
tension. It helps in getting a pleasant mood.
Chanting mantras while taking bath is meritorious.
Different types Snan mentioned in Hindu Scriptures
Brahma Snan – Taking bath between 4:00 AM and 5:00 AM in the
morning is referred as Brahma Snan. One should chant mantra like ‘om namah
shivaya’ or ‘om namo narayana’ or other mantras while taking bath at early
morning hours. A devotee will be blessed with peace, happiness and prosperity
if he/she performs Brahma Snan.
Dev Snan – Taking bath after sunrise, or along with sunrise,
is known as Dev Snan. One should chant the name of holy rivers while taking the
bath. All types of problems in life will be alleviated by performing Dev Snan.
Taking bath with the rising sun and chanting Gayatri Mantra helps in attaining
peace in life.
Yogic Snan – A person taking bath by meditating on this
ishta devata, or personal deity, is known as Yogic Snan. It is also known as
Athathirth. Such bath is equal to performing pilgrimage.
It is believed that certain yogic practitioners develop a
technique through which they take bath by producing water from their body. This
is also referred as Yogic Snan.
Danav Snan – Taking bath after having food or drinks is
known as Danav Snan. It brings bad luck and problems in life.
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