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 == पंचकर्माणि॥ Panchakarmas done in Vasanta Rtu ==
-Vasanta is the Shodhana Rtu which means specific panchakarma must be done in this season in order to bring about balance of doshas in body and achieve good health for entire year. Since Kapha dosha is aggravated in this season it is advised to be removed out of body through the procedure of Vamana (Therapeutic emesis). <blockquote>हरेद्वसन्ते श्लेष्माणं पित्तं शरदि निर्हरेत् | वर्षासु शमयेद्वायुं प्राग्विकारसमुच्छ्रयात् ||३८|| Sus. Su. 6.38<br />
+Vasanta is the Shodhana Rtu which means specific panchakarma must be done in this season in order to bring about balance of doshas in body and achieve good health for entire year. Since Kapha dosha is aggravated in this season it is advised to be removed out of body through the procedure of Vamana (Therapeutic emesis). <blockquote>हरेद्वसन्ते श्लेष्माणं पित्तं शरदि निर्हरेत् | वर्षासु शमयेद्वायुं प्राग्विकारसमुच्छ्रयात् ||३८|| Sus. Su. 6.38<br />तीक्ष्णैर्वमननस्याद्यै....र्जित्वा श्लेष्माणमुल्बणम्||१९| Asht. Hrud. 3.19</blockquote>The specific Panchakarmas advised in Vasanta are,
 * [[Vamana (वमनम्)]]: Therapeutic emesis
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 === Vasant Panchami ===
-Vasant Panchami is an auspicious Hindu festival that marks the onset of the spring season or Vasant Ritu. This day also commemorates the birthday of Devi Saraswati, the Hindu Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom. Vasant Panchami is also known as ‘Shree Panchami’ and is observed on the ‘Shukla Paksha Panchami’ (5th day during the waxing phase of moon). According to one belief, Lord Brahma created the universe on this day. As per another Basant Panchami story, God Rama ate half tasted grapes of Mata Shabari on Basant Panchami. The festival of Vasant Panchami is celebrated with great zeal and fervour in different parts of the country.  The day of Basant Panchami is considered as the beginning of life. This day is the day of arrival of happiness. The season of spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. In this season, fields of yellow mustard charm everyone’s heart. Therefore, it is also considered auspicious by many to wear yellow on Basant Panchami.
+Vasant Panchami is an auspicious Hindu festival that marks the onset of the spring season or Vasant Ritu. This day also commemorates the day of birth of Devi Saraswati, the Hindu Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom. Vasant Panchami is also known as ‘Shree Panchami’ and is observed on the ‘Shukla Paksha Panchami’ (5th day during the waxing phase of moon). According to one belief, Lord Brahma created the universe on this day. As per another Basant Panchami story, God Rama ate half tasted grapes of Mata Shabari on Basant Panchami. The festival of Vasant Panchami is celebrated with great zeal and fervor in different parts of the country.  The day of Basant Panchami is considered as the beginning of life. This day is the day of arrival of happiness. The season of spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. In this season, fields of yellow mustard charm everyone’s heart. Therefore, it is also considered auspicious by many to wear yellow on Basant Panchami.
 === Gudi Padwa ===
-Gudi Padwa is celebrated as the Hindu New Year on the ‘Pratipada’ (1st day) of the month of Chaitra. It also marks the beginning of the auspicious 9-day long ‘Chaitra Navratri’ festivities. Gudi Padwa is celebrated with great pomp and show in the Indian state of Maharashtra and the adjoining regions. Neem leaves as prasad- bitter, dry, kapha reducing
+Gudi Padwa is celebrated as the Hindu New Year on the ‘Pratipada’ (1st day) of the month of Chaitra. It also marks the beginning of the auspicious 9-day long ‘Chaitra Navratri’ festivities. Gudi Padwa is celebrated with great pomp and show in the Indian state of Maharashtra and the adjoining regions.
 === Ugadi ===
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 * Mango- The tangy taste of the raw mango symbolizes the unexpected and the surprises of life.
 * Salt- The salty taste signifies the fear, the unknown.
-* Chilli- The red, hot chilli signifies the anger and outbursts in life.
+* Black pepper/Chilli- The red, hot chilli signifies the anger and outbursts in life.
 === Holi ===

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 * Ugadi: The festival of Ugadi marks the beginning of the New Year in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The celebrations of Ugadi or Yugadi begins from the first day of the ‘Chaitra’ month, which is also first month of the traditional Hindu calendar. This day is celebrated with different traditions and rituals all across India.
 * Holi: Holi is the colourful festival of Hindus. It is one of the ancient festivals that celebrate the spirit of brotherhood. Holi is rightly referred as the ‘Spring Festival’ and people of all caste, creed or religious discriminations celebrate this festival of colors. It is undoubtedly one of the enjoyable and boisterous festivals of Hindus.
-* Bihu: Bihu is the most significant festival of Assam and is celebrated with full dedication by Assamese in all corners of the world. This festival is characterised by its unique traditions and rituals.
+* Bihu: Bihu is the most significant festival of Assam and is celebrated with full dedication by Assamese in all corners of the world. This festival is characterised by its unique traditions and rituals.Magh Bihu is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam and it marks the end of the harvesting season in the region. Magh Bihu is observed on the first day of Magh month as per Bengali Panjika. Magh Bihu is the Assam celebration of ''Sankranti'' and the celebrations last for a week. The festival of Magh Bihu is dedicated to ''Agni'', the Lord of Fire. However in the rest of India the festival of Sankranti is dedicated to ''Surya'', the Sun Lord. Magh Bihu is synonym of feasts and bonfires which begin one day before of Magh Bihu. The day preceding Magh Bihu is known as ''Uruka'' which is the last day of Poush month as per Assamese calendar. On Uruka day people erect makeshift huts, known as ''Meji'', from bamboo, leaves and thatch. The food for feasting is prepared inside Meji and a community feast is held on the Uruka night. The Meji is burned the next morning and the ashes are scattered on the farmlands to increase fertility.  Magh Bihu is also known as ''Bhogali Bihu'' and ''Maghar Domahi''.
 * Hanuman Jayanti: Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman and is observed on the ‘Purnima’ or the full moon of the Hindu month of ‘Chaitra’. Lord Hanuman is a dedicated devotee of Lord Rama and is also known as ‘Anjaneya’ or ‘Bajrang Bali’. Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated with great devotion and love by the Hindus in all regions of India.
 * Buddha Purnima: Buddha Purnima also known as Buddha Jayanti is the most revered festivals of the Buddhist sect. This day honours the three significant events in the life of Gautama Buddha, His birth, His enlightenment and Nirvana. Buddha Purnima is celebrated on the ‘Purnima’ (full moon day) during the ‘Vaisakh’ month of the traditional Hindu calendar. On this day devout Buddhists worship Lord Buddha and spread his teachings to all.
 == References ==

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 * मधुः चैत्रः, माधवः वैशाखः| (Dalhana commentary on Sush . Samh. 6.6)
-</blockquote>Thus, Chaitra and Vaishakha are the 2 months in the lunar calendar which fall under Vasanta rtu. While, as per Gregorian calendar Hemanta is grossly a a period from Mid March to Mid May.
+</blockquote>Thus, Chaitra and Vaishakha are the 2 months in the lunar calendar which fall under Vasanta rtu. While, as per Gregorian calendar Hemanta is grossly a period from Mid March to Mid May.
 #Chaitra or Madhu (मधु) - Mid March -Mid April
 #Vaishakha or Madhava (माधवः)- Mid April to Mid May
-== अव्यापन्नवसन्तप्रावृडृतुलक्षणानि॥  Characteristics of Vasanta Rtu ==
+== अव्यापन्नवसन्तऋतुलक्षणानि॥  Characteristics of Vasanta Rtu ==
 Vasanta rtu is called as the king of the 6 rtus. The reason behind it being the pleasant and cheerful weather in this season. Vasanta appears after the chilling cold of the winters and before the extremely hot weather of Greeshma. The temperature level reaches an optimum level and flowers begin to blossom. It is the season when the dormant buds, trees start blooming on getting sufficient sunlight and warmth to grow. The darkness of night starts reducing and the daytime light span starts increasing gradually. The life on the earth is not in a dormant stage but starts surfacing, growing and blooming once again after dormant period of winters. Branches of the trees start bearing new tender leaves. The blooming flowers on the mountains like Malaya spread their fragrance everywhere through the blowing winds causing happiness and energy in the atmosphere. The weather is clear (unlike smoky and foggy air of winters). Forests are adorned with the blossoming trees like Kinshuka (''Forest flame''). Birds like cuckoo and bees sing and represent happy cheerful life on the earth. <ref>Sushruta Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 6 Sutra 25-28)</ref> The nature of spring or vasanta affects humans in such a way that one can feel the energy, affection and love in the air growing.
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 There are lot of foods, activities and remedies that can keep one healthy and energetic despite disequilibrium of bodily elements in Vasanta rtu.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />
-==== Diet ====
+==== आहारः॥ Diet ====
 * One must take food that is light to digest and is less fatty (low calorie).
 * Old grains like Barley, wheat should be consumed.
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 * The food that is predominantly bitter/pungent in taste, Ushna [[Veeryam (वीर्यम्)|veerya]] (hot in potency), drying in nature is best suited in this season. However there should be a balance in making food choices and overindulgence in any type of food is not recommended.
-==== Lifestyle and activities ====
+==== विहारः॥ Lifestyle and activities ====
 * [[Vyayama (व्यायामम्)]]: Exercise is must in this season. One can keep check of kapha levels with right amount of exercise and enjoy the healthy life.
 * [[Ayurvedic method of body scrub (उद्वर्तनम्)|Udwartana (उद्वर्तनम्)]]: It means scrubbing body with dry fragrant powders of herbs. The very act of rubbing the powders or scrubbing is said to reduce the kapha dosha. Hence this activity which is also included in [[Dinacharya (दिनचर्या)|dinacharya]] (Daily routine) if intentionally practiced in this season can provide lot of health benefits.
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 * Anjana (अञ्जनम्) - Collyrium
 == Specifications related to Vasanta rtu described in Samhitas (in any) ==
-Ruturaj - Vasant Rtu or Spring Season is ideally termed as ‘Rturaj’ or ‘King of all the Seasons’. During this time, there is neither cold nor hot and the climatic conditions are very pleasant. There is blossom and blooming of Flowers.
+Ruturaj - Vasant Rtu or Spring Season is also known as ‘Rturaj’ or ‘King of all the Seasons’.   <blockquote>वसन्त्यस्मिन् सुखम् ।  </blockquote>During this time, there is neither cold nor heat and the climatic conditions are very pleasant. There is blossom and blooming of Flowers.
 == Festivals that appear in Vasanta Rtu and guide on useful regime ==

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 == पंचकर्माणि॥ Panchakarmas done in Vasanta Rtu ==
-Vasanta is the Shodhana Rtu which means specific panchakarma must be done in this season in order to bring about balance of doshas in body and achieve good health for entire year. Since KApha dosha is aggravated in this season it is advised to be removed out of body through the procedure of Vamana (Therapeutic emesis).
+Vasanta is the Shodhana Rtu which means specific panchakarma must be done in this season in order to bring about balance of doshas in body and achieve good health for entire year. Since Kapha dosha is aggravated in this season it is advised to be removed out of body through the procedure of Vamana (Therapeutic emesis). <blockquote>हरेद्वसन्ते श्लेष्माणं पित्तं शरदि निर्हरेत् | वर्षासु शमयेद्वायुं प्राग्विकारसमुच्छ्रयात् ||३८|| Sus. Su. 6.38<br />तीक्ष्णैर्वमननस्याद्यै....र्जित्वा श्लेष्माणमुल्बणम्||१९| Asht. Hrud. 3.19</blockquote>The specific Panchakarmas advised in Vasanta are,
 * [[Vamana (वमनम्)|Vamana]]: Therapeutic emesis

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 == What should be strictly avoided in Vasanta rtu? ==
-There are certain diet and lifestyle related things that should be strictly avoided in order to create balance and prevent illnesses in Vasanta rtu. The factors are listed below.<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 19-25)</ref> <ref>Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 26)</ref>
+There are certain diet and lifestyle related things that should be strictly avoided in order to create balance and prevent illnesses in Vasanta rtu. The factors are listed below.<ref name=":2">Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 19-25)</ref> <ref name=":3">Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 24-26)</ref>
 * One must avoid eating food that is heavy to digest, unctuous or fatty (high calorie) and cold. This means especially the fried food should be avoided in this season.
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 == What should be followed in Vasanta rtu? ==
-There are lot of foods, activities and remedies that can keep one healthy and energetic despite disequilibrium of bodily elements.
+There are lot of foods, activities and remedies that can keep one healthy and energetic despite disequilibrium of bodily elements.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />
 Diet
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 * Kawala: Refers to gargling. Gargling with medicated water, decoctions or medicated oils is referred to as Kawala. It is a therapeutic procedure for many oral diseases in Ayurveda. However one is advised to practice it as a daily regime in Vasanta rtu to control Kapha.
 * Dhumapana: Refers to medicated smoking. Although a therapeutic procedure for various oral diseases in Ayurveda, it is advised to be included in regime of Vasanta rutu due to its kapha controlling activity. Smoking medicated vartis (cigars) in an appropriate way (to be learned from a vaidya) helps control kapha and vata as well.
-तीक्ष्णैर्वमननस्याद्यैर्लघुरूक्षैश्च भोजनैः|
+हरेद्वसन्ते श्लेष्माणं पित्तं शरदि निर्हरेत् |
-विचित्रपुष्पवृक्षेषु काननेषु सुगन्धिषु|
+वर्षासु शमयेद्वायुं <sup>[१]</sup> प्राग्विकारसमुच्छ्रयात् ||३८|| Sus. Su. 6.38<br />तीक्ष्णैर्वमननस्याद्यै....र्जित्वा श्लेष्माणमुल्बणम्||१९| Asht. Hrud. 3.19
-गोष्ठीकथाभिश्चित्राभिर्मध्याह्नं गमयेत्सुखी||२५|| a.h. s 3
+The specific Panchakarmas advised in Vasanta are,
-व्यायामोद्वर्तनं धूमं कवलग्रहमञ्जनम्| सुखाम्बुना शौचविधिं शीलयेत् कुसुमागमे||२४||
+Other procedures under panchakarma advised in regime are,
-चन्दनागुरुदिग्धाङ्गो यवगोधूमभोजनः| शारभं शाशमैणेयं मांसं लावकपिञ्जलम्||२५||
+* Dhumapana - Medicated smoking
+* Kawala - Medicated gargling
-भक्षयेन्निर्गदं सीधुं पिबेन्माध्वीकमेव वा| वसन्तेऽनुभवेत् स्त्रीणां काननानां च यौवनम्||२६|| Char. Samh. Su 6. 24-26
+* Anjana - Collyrium
 == Specifications related to Vasanta rtu described in Samhitas (in any) ==
-Ruturaj - Vasant Ritu or Spring Season is ideally termed as ‘Rituraj’ or ‘King of all the Seasons’. During this time, there is neither cold nor hot and the climatic conditions are very pleasant.
+Ruturaj - Vasant Rtu or Spring Season is ideally termed as ‘Rturaj’ or ‘King of all the Seasons’. During this time, there is neither cold nor hot and the climatic conditions are very pleasant. There is blossom and blooming of Flowers.
 == Festivals that appear in Vasanta Rtu and guide on useful regime ==
 Some of the important Hindu festivals are celebrated during the time of Vasant Ritu.
 * Vasant Panchami: Vasant Panchami is an auspicious Hindu festival that marks the onset of the spring season or Vasant Ritu. This day also commemorates the birthday of Devi Saraswati, the Hindu Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom. Vasant Panchami is also known as ‘Shree Panchami’ and is observed on the ‘Shukla Paksha Panchami’ (5th day during the waxing phase of moon). The festival of Vasant Panchami is celebrated with great zeal and fervour in different parts of the country.
-* Gudi Padwa: Gudi Padwa is celebrated as the Hindu New Year on the ‘Pratipada’ (1st day) of the month of Chaitra. It also marks the beginning of the auspicious 9-day long ‘Chaitra Navratri’ festivities. Gudi Padwa is celebrated with great pomp and show in the Indian state of Maharashtra and the adjoining regions.
+* Gudi Padwa: Gudi Padwa is celebrated as the Hindu New Year on the ‘Pratipada’ (1st day) of the month of Chaitra. It also marks the beginning of the auspicious 9-day long ‘Chaitra Navratri’ festivities. Gudi Padwa is celebrated with great pomp and show in the Indian state of Maharashtra and the adjoining regions. Neem leaves as prasad- bitter, dry, kapha reducing
 * Ugadi: The festival of Ugadi marks the beginning of the New Year in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The celebrations of Ugadi or Yugadi begins from the first day of the ‘Chaitra’ month, which is also first month of the traditional Hindu calendar. This day is celebrated with different traditions and rituals all across India.
 * Holi: Holi is the colourful festival of Hindus. It is one of the ancient festivals that celebrate the spirit of brotherhood. Holi is rightly referred as the ‘Spring Festival’ and people of all caste, creed or religious discriminations celebrate this festival of colors. It is undoubtedly one of the enjoyable and boisterous festivals of Hindus.

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 == ऋतुचर्याविधानम्॥ Rtucharya for Vasanta ==
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 <nowiki>------------------------------------------------------------</nowiki>|२३| Ash. Hrud. Su. 3.19-23)
 Madhyanhe udyana sevanam

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 #Vaishakha or Madhava- Mid April to Mid May
 == अव्यापन्नप्रावृडृतुलक्षणानि॥  Characteristics of Vasanta Rtu ==
-सिद्धविद्याधरवधूचरणालक्तकाङ्किते |
+Vasanta rtu is called as the king of the 6 rtus. The reason behind it being the pleasant and cheerful weather in this season. Vasanta appears after the chilling cold of the winters and before the extremely hot weather of Greeshma. The temperature level reaches an optimum level and flowers begin to blossom. It is the season when the dormant buds, trees start blooming on getting sufficient sunlight and warmth to grow. The darkness of night starts reducing and the daytime light span starts increasing gradually. The life on the earth is not in a dormant stage but starts surfacing, growing and blooming once again after dormant period of winters. Branches of the trees start bearing new tender leaves. The blooming flowers on the mountains like Malaya spread their fragrance everywhere through the blowing winds causing happiness and energy in the atmosphere. The weather is clear (unlike smoky and foggy air of winters). Forests are adorned with the blossoming trees like Kinshuka (''Forest flame''). Birds like cuckoo and bees sing and represent happy cheerful life on the earth. <ref>Sushruta Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 6 Sutra 25-28)</ref> The nature of spring or vasanta affects humans in such a way that one can feel the energy, affection and love in the air growing.
-अधुना वसन्तलक्षणमाह- सिद्धेत्यादि| वसन्ते दक्षिणदिशो जातत्वान्मलयपर्वतस्थितचन्दनसुरभिर्दक्षिणो वायुर्वाति| अन्यदपि वसन्तलक्षणमाह- दिशो वसन्त इत्यादि| वसन्ते दिशो विमला रजोधूमादिवर्जितत्वान्निर्मला भवन्ति| दिश एव च किंशुकादिवृक्षपुष्पितैः काननैरुपशोभिता भूषिता भवन्ति| ता एव दिशः कोकिलाषट्पदगणौरुपगीता मधुरध्वनियुक्ता भवन्ति| दक्षिणानिलसंवीता दक्षिणवातेनावृता दिश इत्यर्थः| सुमुखाः शोभनावकाशाः| पल्लवोज्जवलाः पल्लवैः कृत्वा शृङ्गारिताः||२५-२८||
+The advent of Vasant Ritu marks the end of cold winter season.  In the northern parts of the country, Vasant Ritu heralds the beginning of outdoor activities like Kite flying and colourful Holi festival. The mid-point of Vasant Ritu is characterised by Vernal Equinox, which is also known as Vasant Sampat or Vasant Vishuva in the Vedic astrology. Equinoxes refers to tilt in the Earth’s axis in a manner that the inclination is neither towards nor away from the Sun. Equinoxes occur twice every year, during the spring and autumn season. Vernal Equinox is observed on the 20th or 21st of March and is characterised by equivalent number of hours during days and nights.
 == अग्निदोषादीनां गतिः॥ The status of bio-energies in body in Vasanta ==
+वसन्ते निचितः श्लेष्मा दिनकृद्भाभिरीरितः| कायाग्निं बाधते रोगांस्ततः प्रकुरुते बहून्||२२|| (Char. Samh. Su 6.22)<ref name=":1">Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 6 Sutra 22)</ref></blockquote>The major change occurs in the state and strength of Agni. In the previous Shishira rtu, Kapha dosha has accumulated due to excess cold weather. This accumulated Kapha gets aggravated and starts mobilizing from all the parts of the body due to increasing temperature, looking as if it is melting down. This excess kapha then affects the [[Agni in Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदे अग्निः)|agni]] and lowers down its strength. Agni strength is directly proportional to the immunity and inversely proportional to the disease development in one's body. Hence weakness of agni further lays foundation for development of various diseases in Vasanta Rtu if appropriate regime is not followed.  Status of all the body elements in Vasanta is described in the table below,
-कफश्चितो हि शिशिरे वसन्तेऽर्कांशुतापितः|
+{| class="wikitable"
+|+The status of body elements in Vasanta Rtu
-हत्वाऽग्निं कुरुते रोगानतस्तं त्वरया जयेत्||१८|| Asht. Hrud. Su. 3.18)
+!Body element
-वसन्ते निचितः श्लेष्मा दिनकृद्भाभिरीरितः| कायाग्निं बाधते रोगांस्ततः प्रकुरुते बहून्||२२|| Char. SAMh. Su 6.22)
+!Status in Vasanta
 == ऋतुचर्याविधानम्॥ Rtucharya for Vasanta ==