hemant rtu (pre-winter)

“The spreading barley gleams With a tender green embroidery. The harvest of rice is ripening; The lodhra trees are aflower.”

-Kalidasa, Rtushamhara

Mid-November to Mid-January -

Blow of cool breezes begins and chillness is felt. Dominating Rasa amid this season is Madhura and the overwhelming Mahabhutas are Prithivi and Apa. The energy and strength of an individual stays on highest grade and vitiated Pitta Dosha gets assuaged. Action of Agni is increased.

Diet Routine: 

One should eat unctuous, sweet, tarty, and salty foods. Among grains and pulses, new rice, flour arrangements, green gram, Masha, etc., are suggested to be eaten. Different meats, fats, milk and milk items, sugarcane items, Shidhu (fragmented preparations), Tila (sesame), etc., are likewise to be incorporated into the eating regimen.

Vata aggravating foods, such as, Laghu (light), cool, and dry foods are to be stayed away from. Consumption of colddrinks is likewise contraindicated

Lifestyle: 

Exercising, body and head massage, utilization of warm water, Atapa-sevana (sunbath), use of Agaru on body, substantial garments, sexual liberality with one accomplice and living in warm places is suggested. Napping during the day and exposure to strong and cold wind should be avoided.

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