Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF UTTARAYANA AND DAKSHINAYANA FOR HEALTHY LIVING

Dr. Ajit B. Patil, *Dr. Amit H. Shinagare and Dr. Pratibha A. Shingare

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Abstract

Rithucharya is one of the important concepts explained in Ayurveda. It deals with comprehensive management of diet pattern, behaviour and lifestyle modification in relation to change in the seasons. In short, Ritucharya is the seasonal regimen, rules and regulation to what to do and what not during season and seasonal changes. There are two Ayana or Solstices in one year or we can say that sun changes its position twice every year. These changes are known as summer solstice i.e. Uttarayana and winter solstice i.e. Dakshinayana. If one follow the regimens prescribed under each and every ritu such person is never inflicted with seasonal diseases or disorders and he always remains as a healthy person.

Keywords: Rithucharya, Uttarayana, Dakshinayana.