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== पंचकर्माणि॥ Panchakarmas done in Vasanta Rtu ==

== 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,

 

तीक्ष्णैर्वमननस्याद्यै....र्जित्वा श्लेष्माणमुल्बणम्||१९| Asht. Hrud. 3.19</blockquote>The specific Panchakarmas advised in Vasanta are,

* [[Vamana (वमनम्)]]: Therapeutic emesis

* [[Vamana (वमनम्)]]: Therapeutic emesis

=== Vasant Panchami ===

=== 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 ===

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.

 

The parts of the gudi that is installed on the day of Gudhi padwa symbolize the substances and flavours one has to add to his diet in upcoming season of the year. e.g. Neem leaves, sugar candies,  The prasadam on this day also consists of Neem leaves, coriander seeds and jaggery or sugar. Neem (Azadirecta indica) is the medicinal herb well known to every Indian and widely grown across the country. The therapeutic activity of this herb lies in its bitter taste and dryness causing property. Both these properties make it opposite to Kapha dosha in Body. Therefore it is best suited herb to reduce naturally aggravated Kapha in Vasanta Rtu. Also it is widely available and thus included in the prasada form on the day of Gudhi padwa. Corriander seeds, Sugar help to reduce the excess drying and  elimination of Kapha through body wastes smoothly.

=== Ugadi ===

=== Ugadi ===

* Mango- The tangy taste of the raw mango symbolizes the unexpected and the surprises of life.

* 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.

* 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 ===

=== Holi ===