Science of “Abhyanga-Snana” in Diwali

Diwali is festival of light. Diwali lantern, rangoli designs, fireworks, various delicious desserts, shopping , gifts etc is the common scenario at each and every household. But where we show this enthusiastic hustle-bustle in all preparations, there is one thing that everyone looks at it as a nightmare or a torture and it is the morning Abhyanga-snana ritual, where we have to get up early morning to get oil massage and bath. Though it seems a futile thing on outer side, have anyone wonder why our ancestors enjoined us to follow this ritual? If no then, lets take a brief look on this concept and lets know the science behind it.

Puranpoli - Science behind eating it in Diwali

India is a country rich in number of various cultures with full of festivals and rituals. There is legacy of speciality food preparations for all these festivals. Our ancestors apprised the method of preparations and the science behind these foods.

Now we are talking about festival foods and its Diwali time, so how can we forget about the delicious and famous “Puranpoli”. Yes Puranpoli is the royal dish of Maharashtra. So lets take a look why we eat puranpoli specifically during this festival? And what are the health benefits of it?

Coriander (Dhaniya) - Ayurveda straight from granny’s kitchen

Uses of coriander are astonishing when it comes for health. Lets take a look at it.

Ayurveda straight from granny’s kitchen – Daalchini (Cinnamon)

Daalchini (cinnamon) is widely used spice in Indian kitchen, because our ancestors knew its medicinal properties. Daalchini is mordant(tikshna) in nature so the people having Pitta prakruti  should consume it very carefully. Daalchini pacify vata and kapha dosha but aggravates pitta dosha.

Science behind traditional Modak

In our previous articles we have been mentioning about Ritucharya*(http://www.ayurbeej.in/2016/03/importance-of-rutucharya-aahar-food.html) and diet *(http://www.ayurbeej.in/2016/02/aahar-diet-through-eyes-of-ayurveda.html) plays key role in maintaining health of body and mind. likewise Ayurveda has given a precious thoughts regarding the specific food articles which has to prepare in specific occasions or festivals.

It's not only traditional food but the science behind all those food articles is revealed in our ancient scriptures before 1000's of  years. Let's take a look on one of these traditional foods

Ayurveda from Granny's Kitchen - Haldi (Turmeric) - 10 Ways to Use it

Haldi ( turmeric ) is a must have ingredient of kitchen. In Hindu culture Haldi is considered sacred when it comes to worship. The reason is it has numerous medicinal properties. Haldi improves your complexion, removes skin tan and improves skin tone and that being the reason for Haldi ceremony is conducted  before wedding to improve complexion of groom and bride.

Ayurveda Straight from Granny’s Kitchen - Introduction

Ayurveda has glorified “kitchen” as first dispensary. If we are aware of various foods available in our kitchen, we can easily use to treat common ailments like cough, cold, skin rashes, dandruff, hair fall, etc. also in turn help in boosting our immune system and can help in further prevention.

All the ingredients in our kitchen which we assume as only strictly be used in cooking are actually more useful than that, unfortunately many of us are unaware about the knowledge of how to use them properly. These are those things which help to cure and also not to fall ill.