We dry clothes during daytime and according to our Meitei psychology drying clothes at night are not advisable. It is believed that spirits used to be around the clothes at night. So, lights or matches are taken along with us to get away from the spirits if we happen to dry clothes at night. Scientifically there is nothing unpleasant in it. It is said to make sure that bugs are not hiding in a corner of the clothes otherwise it may infect the skin.
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