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Hence body strength increases in this period. The oiliness / unctuousness in the body grows in these periods and dryness is relieved. Hemantha Ritu (Winter season) – Margashira and Pushya – Mid November to Mid January – enhances sweet taste. Sharath Ritu (Autumn season) – Ashvayuja and Karthika – Mid September to Mid November – enhances salt taste – moderate body strength Varsha Ritu (Rainy Season) – Shravana and Bhadrapada – Mid July – mid September – enhances sour taste – mild body strength. Effect of Visarga Kala on bodyĭakshinayana – Visarga Kala – Southern Solstice – mid July – mid January Greeshma – Jyeshta and Ashadha (Mid May to Mid July) – summer – enhances pungent taste, lowers body strength.ĭue to increased dryness, the body becomes weak.

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Vasanta Rutu – Chaitra and Vaishakha (Mid March – Mid May) – spring – enhances astringent taste – lower body strength This season enhances bitter taste and body strength. Shishira Rutu – Magha and Phalguna (Mid January – Mid March) – late winter. Uttarayana – Adana kala – Northern Solstice – mid January – mid Julyĭuring this period, the strong sun rays and pacy winds bring about dryness and absorb moisture from the earth.

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