The year according to ''Ayurveda'' is divided into two periods ''Ayana'' (solstice) depending on the direction of movement of sun. Each is formed of three ''Ritus'' (seasons). Thus, A year consists of six seasons <ref name=":0">Sushruta Samhita ([http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/esushruta/?mod=read Sootrasthanam Adhyaya 6 Sootram 7])</ref> as listed below, | The year according to ''Ayurveda'' is divided into two periods ''Ayana'' (solstice) depending on the direction of movement of sun. Each is formed of three ''Ritus'' (seasons). Thus, A year consists of six seasons <ref name=":0">Sushruta Samhita ([http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/esushruta/?mod=read Sootrasthanam Adhyaya 6 Sootram 7])</ref> as listed below, |