Ayurvedic View on Celebrating Festivals in Maharashtra - A Conceptual Study

The celebration of festivals is an integral part of Indian culture. The purpose of this study is to dispel myths about specific Indian holidays and to explain the scientific approach to them in order to encourage good health. There are many different traditions and rituals in Indian culture. The geographical dispersion can be the cause. Rather than adhering to rituals and beliefs based on mythical stories, Maharashtra also celebrates festivals and maintains its own customs and traditions to accept environmental changes and maintain good health. Therefore, in accordance with Desha, one should observe the Ritu sandhi regimen when celebrating festivals. Introduction: India is renowned as the home of festivals, which are these days observed by communities all over the world in addition to those within the borders of our country. Festival celebration is hence an integral aspect of Indian culture. Festival is the gathering place where people form a love bond. Occasionally, atmospheric factors and mythological tales motivate the celebration of festivals. This study explains the relation between festivals and principal of Ayurveda of seasonal regimen. Aims and objectives: To study the ayurvedic approach of various festivals celebrated in Maharashtra. To explain the relation between festivals and seasonal regimen according to Ayurveda.Materials & methods: Various Ayurvedic classics like Charaka Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, Sushrut Samhita, and Ashtanga Samgraha, Sushruta Samhita, Modern Texts, Articles regarding the Rutucharya, festivals. Conceptual study: According to Hindu calendar one year is divided into 12 months. According to Ayurveda one year is divided into six seasons. The term "rituacharya," which comes from the terms "ritu," which means season, and "charya," which means regimen or discipline, refers to the ancient Ayurved Ritucharya is an Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle regimen that helps people deal with the physical and psychological effects of seasonal changes. Ritucharya helps us develop our mental and physical fortitude to combat illnesses that may arise from seasonal shifts. Furthermore, it maintains our health and fitness levels throughout the year by balancing our body's three doshas.