Ritucharya is the ancient Ayurvedic practice and it is a combination of two words, “Ritu” which means season and “Charya” which means Regimen or discipline.

Varsha rutu

 Mid-July to Mid-September – It is considered as Varsha Ritu. During this season, the sky is cloudy and It rains without thunderstorms. The lakes and rivers are filled with water. Rasa and Mahabhuta in this Season are Amla (sour), and Prithvi and Agni, Respectively. The strength of an individual becomes Weak in this season. Variation of Vata Dosha and Deposition of Pitta Dosha, Agni also gets vitiated. 

Diet routine:

• Foods having Amla and Lavana(salty) taste and of Sneha (unctuous) qualities should be eaten.
• In order to maintain normal digestive power one has to take old barley wheat and Shali rice (Oryza Sativum Linn.) along with the meat of arid animals and Vegetable soup.
• Even though by nature, honey Is responsible for the vitiation of Vata, its intake in small quantities is prescribed. 
• It is advised to drink pure rain water or water from a pond or well which is boiled and cooled.

Contraindications during Varsha Ritu:

• One should abstain from taking Mantha (groat) diluted in excess.
• The foods, which are substantial and difficult to process, similar to meat, are prohibited
• Excessive exercise, drenching in rain, napping in the day, sexual indulgence, hard work, wind, staying at the river bank are some of the things that should be avoided.

Lifestyle

• Boiled water for bathing and massaging the body properly with oil is advised after taking bath body 
• Should be anointed with paste of aromatic drugs like Chandana (sandal) etc.
• Wearing fragrant garlands wear light and clean apparel and should reside in houses devoid of humidity during this season. 

Ritucharya is totally a principle based on blending with nature it helps individual in bringing up the strength, complexion, happiness and longevity without disturbing the equilibrium of Dhatus and Dosha of body thus preventing diseases, Ritucharya as Preventive medicine provides way for healthy living.