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* मधुः चैत्रः, माधवः वैशाखः| (Dalhana commentary on Sush . Samh. 6.6)

* 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

#Chaitra or Madhu (मधु) - Mid March -Mid April

#Vaishakha or Madhava (माधवः)- Mid April to Mid May

#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.   

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.   

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" />

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).   

* One must take food that is light to digest and is less fatty (low calorie).   

* Old grains like Barley, wheat should be consumed.  

* Old grains like Barley, wheat should be consumed.  

* 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.  

* 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.

* [[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.

* [[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.

* Anjana (अञ्जनम्) - Collyrium

* Anjana (अञ्जनम्) - Collyrium

== Specifications related to Vasanta rtu described in Samhitas (in any) ==

== 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 ==

== Festivals that appear in Vasanta Rtu and guide on useful regime ==