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The diet and lifestyle guidelines given by Ayurveda scholars to be followed in Shishira Rtu are mentioned under Shishira rutucharya. It can also be called as a code of to be followed in Shishira rtu so as to prevent illnesses occurring due to the climate in shishira rtu. These when followed help one to maintain the balance of body energies namely doshas which ultimately help to maintain health and wellness in this season.  

The diet and lifestyle guidelines given by Ayurveda which should be followed in Shishira Rtu to preserve and promote health are mentioned under Shishira rutucharya. Thus, It can also be called as diet and lifestyle routine to be followed in Shishira rtu so as to prevent illnesses occurring due to the cold and dryness of shishira rtu. When this regimen is followed appropriately it helps one to maintain the balance of body energies namely doshas which ultimately help to maintain health and wellness in this season.  

== What is Shishira rtu? How is it characterized? ==

== What is Shishira rtu? How is it characterized? ==

Climate in shishira

Climate in shishira

Mid-January to mid-March is considered as Shishir Ritu (Winter), which incorporates the months of Magh and Phalgun. This season is associated with dryness and dehydration, which leads to an accumulation of Kapha Dosha and the aggravation of Vata Dosha. According to Ayurveda, physical strength is at its peak during this time and it is the ideal period to build strength, stamina and immunity in our bodies..

Mid-January to mid-March is considered as Shishir Rtu (Winter), which incorporates the months of Magh and Phalgun. This season is associated with dryness and dehydration, which leads to an accumulation of Kapha Dosha and the aggravation of Vata Dosha. According to Ayurveda, physical strength is at its peak during this time and it is the ideal period to build strength, stamina and immunity in our bodies..

== Months of shishira rtu as per lunar calendar ==

== Months of shishira rtu as per lunar calendar ==

== Festivals celebrated in Bharata to encourage people to adopt shishira rutucharya ==

== Festivals celebrated in Bharata to encourage people to adopt shishira rutucharya ==

Diwali- sweets, snacks- तस्मात्तुषारसमये स्निग्धाम्ललवणान् रसान्| औदकानूपमांसानां मेद्यानामुपयोजयेत्||११||

Diwali- sweets, snacks- तस्मात्तुषारसमये स्निग्धाम्ललवणान् रसान्| औदकानूपमांसानां मेद्यानामुपयोजयेत्||११||

Therefore, the whole regimen advised for hemanta should also be followed in shishira ritu. In addition to that, one should specially stay in less windy and warm shelters (homes).  

Therefore, the whole regimen advised for hemanta should also be followed in shishira ritu. In addition to that, one should specially stay in less windy and warm shelters (homes).  

== Seasonal produce in Shishira: Fruits and vegetables and how they are helpful ==

== Seasonal produce in Shishira: Fruits and vegetables and how they are helpful ==

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== Traditional Indian recipes done in Shishira and how they help ==

== Traditional Indian recipes done in Shishira and how they help ==

Recipes from Maharashtra and Gujarat

Recipes from Maharashtra and Gujarat