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Greeshma Rutu/ Rtu (ग्रीष्मऋतुः) is one of the 6 seasons of the Hindu calendar year. Jyeshtha (ज्येष्ठः) and Ashadha (आषाढः) masas (मासाः months) comprise of this season. It is the period of the year that coincides with peak Summer season. Therefore the diet, lifestyle regime, do's and dont's for this season are peculiar and are described under Greeshma rutucharya (ऋतुचर्या).

Greeshma Rutu/ Rtu (ग्रीष्मऋतुः) is one of the 6 seasons of the Hindu calendar year. Jyeshtha (ज्येष्ठः) and Ashadha (आषाढः) masas (मासाः months) comprise of this season. It is the period of the year that coincides with peak Summer season. Therefore the diet, lifestyle regime, do's and dont's for this season are peculiar and are described under Greeshma rutucharya (ऋतुचर्या).

== Months of Hindu calendar for Greeshma rtu ==

== ग्रीष्मऋतुमासाः॥ Months of Hindu calendar for Greeshma rtu ==

As per Hindu calendar in Bharata, for every 2 months there is one season. Therefore for 12 months there are 6 seasons. However the seasons are listed with little variation in the names in 2 different cases. The list of season and months in Hindu calendar is given below,

As per Hindu calendar in Bharata, for every 2 months there is one season. Therefore for 12 months there are 6 seasons. However the seasons are listed with little variation in the names in 2 different cases. The list of season and months in Hindu calendar is given below,

Intense heat and dryness of Greeshma cause Kapha reduction and Vata aggravation. Therefore a specific regime of diet and lifestyle should be followed to maintain balance of these bio-energies, prevent their further disturbances and preserve health.  

Intense heat and dryness of Greeshma cause Kapha reduction and Vata aggravation. Therefore a specific regime of diet and lifestyle should be followed to maintain balance of these bio-energies, prevent their further disturbances and preserve health.  

=== What should be strictly avoided in Greeshma rtu? ===

=== ग्रीष्मे अपथ्यम्॥ What should be strictly avoided in Greeshma rtu? ===

* Avoid food that is salty, pungent, spicy and sour in taste. All such foods cause upsurge in heat levels and further deterioration of health.

* Avoid food that is salty, pungent, spicy and sour in taste. All such foods cause upsurge in heat levels and further deterioration of health.

* Keeping awake late night should also be avoided

* Keeping awake late night should also be avoided

== What should be followed in Greeshma rtu? ==

=== ग्रीष्मे अपथ्यम्॥ What should be followed in Greeshma rtu? ===

* One should preferably eat food that is predominantly sweet in taste.  

* One should preferably eat food that is predominantly sweet in taste.  

* In order to combat the heat of the afternoon time, spending time and relaxing in the room or area where the surroundings are cool, covered or dark (protecting from heat) and made fragrant by using aromatic cool sprays as well as by applying perfumes or sandalwood pastes to body, is recommended.  One can also sit near water bodies and lie down on the beds or surface which is made even cooler by spreading flower petals of cool leaves etc.  

* In order to combat the heat of the afternoon time, spending time and relaxing in the room or area where the surroundings are cool, covered or dark (protecting from heat) and made fragrant by using aromatic cool sprays as well as by applying perfumes or sandalwood pastes to body, is recommended.  One can also sit near water bodies and lie down on the beds or surface which is made even cooler by spreading flower petals of cool leaves etc.  

* Also at night, to come up against the fatigue of the daytime heat, applying cooling pastes of Sandalwood, camphor, wearing garlands of cooling flowers like lotus, jasmine and spending time with loved ones is said to be beneficial.  

* Also at night, to come up against the fatigue of the daytime heat, applying cooling pastes of Sandalwood, camphor, wearing garlands of cooling flowers like lotus, jasmine and spending time with loved ones is said to be beneficial.  

== पंचकर्माणि॥ Panchakarmas done in Greeshma Rtu ==

== ग्रीष्मे पंचकर्माणि॥ Panchakarmas done in Greeshma Rtu ==

Greeshma is not considered as the Shodhana rtu. Ii means that, this is the rtu when no Dosha aggravates naturally due to the seasonal cycle. Therefore, Shodhana or Panchakarma is not generally advised in this rtu. It is the time when the balam or strength of the individuals is very low due to heat, dryness and dehydration. Hence generally no panchakarma is done in this season for a healthy individual as a part of seasonal detox. However, if a medical condition of a patient demands it, relevant panchakarmas as treatment for that disorder can always be conducted by a Vaidya.  

Greeshma is not considered as the Shodhana rtu. Ii means that, this is the rtu when no Dosha aggravates naturally due to the seasonal cycle. Therefore, Shodhana or Panchakarma is not generally advised in this rtu. It is the time when the balam or strength of the individuals is very low due to heat, dryness and dehydration. Hence generally no panchakarma is done in this season for a healthy individual as a part of seasonal detox. However, if a medical condition of a patient demands it, relevant panchakarmas as treatment for that disorder can always be conducted by a Vaidya.  

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

== ग्रीष्मे उत्सवाः॥ Festivals that appear in Greeshma Rtu and guide on useful regime ==

 

There are no major festivals that are celebrated in Greeshma rtu throughout the Bharata. However some vratas are performed in Jyeshtha and Ashadha months. Some of these are celebrated in a specific manner.  

 

# Narada Jayanti - Narada Jayanti is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Devrishi Narada Muni.

# Apara Ekadashi - Apara Ekadashi is one of the twenty four Ekadashi vrats which are observed to seek blessing of Lord Vishnu.

# Vat Savitri Vrat - Married women observe Vat Savitri Vrat for well-being and long life of their husbands.

# Shani Jayanti - Shani Jayanti is marked as birth anniversary of Lord Shani. Shani Jayanti is also known as Shani Amavasya.

# Ganga Dussehra - Gangavataran, the descent of the Goddess Ganga on the Earth, is celebrated on Ganga Dussehra day. Goddess, in form of river Ganga, is worshipped on this day.

# Nirjala Ekadashi - Nirjala Ekadashi is one of the twenty four Ekadashi vrats which are observed to seek blessing of Lord Vishnu.

 

# Yogini Ekadashi - Yogini Ekadashi is one of the twenty four Ekadashi vrats which are observed to seek blessing of Lord Vishnu.

* Vata Savitri/purnima vrata by married women where they observe fast, worship the Banayan tree and pray for well-being and long life of their husbands.  

# Jagannath Rathyatra - Jagannath Rathyatra is a huge Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri in the state of Orissa.

* Jagannath Rathyatra is a huge Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri in the state of Orissa in the month of Ashadha.  

# Devshayani Ekadashi - Devshayani Ekadashi is one of the twenty four Ekadashi vrats which are observed to seek blessing of Lord Vishnu.

* Guru purnima : Also known as Vyasa purnima. Full moon day during Ashadha month is known as Vyasa Puja day. It is a festival traditionally celebrated by Hindus. On this day, disciples offer puja or pay respect to their Guru.

# Guru Purnima - Guru Purnima is a festival traditionally celebrated by Hindus. On this day, disciples offer puja or pay respect to their Guru.

# Vyasa Puja - Full moon day during Ashadha month is known as Vyasa Puja day. Traditionally this day is reserved for Guru Puja or Guru Worship.

== References ==

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