— the wheel turns. Each has its name. Each its gift.
Grishma is the trial by fire . It embodies tapas (austerity). In Hindu mythology, this is when Shiva performs his cosmic dance of destruction and regeneration. Physiologically, Pitta dosha (fire and water) dominates, demanding cooling foods, stillness, and introspection. It is the season of discipline—where survival depends on adaptation. 3. Varsha (Monsoon/Rainy) — Mid-July to Mid-September Nature’s Signature: The sky splits. Thunder announces the first rain on parched soil—a smell called petrichor , which is the earth’s own perfume. Rivers swell, frogs chorus, peacocks dance. 6 season name
Varsha is the great reset . It is considered the most spiritually potent season for meditation, as the clouds block distractions and the rhythmic rain induces inward focus. Ayurveda warns of weakened digestion ( Agni ) during this damp, humid time. Emotionally, it evokes viraha (longing in separation)—the rain is a lover’s tears. The famous Kalidasa ’s Meghadūta (Cloud Messenger) is set in Varsha. 4. Sharad (Autumn) — Mid-September to Mid-November Nature’s Signature: The sky clears to a crystalline blue. Moonlight becomes luminous. Rice fields turn golden. Dew begins to form at dawn. Snakes (now sated) shed their skins. Festivals of light—Navaratri, Durga Puja, Diwali—fill the nights. — the wheel turns
Vasanta represents arrival —of hope after winter’s scarcity. In Ayurveda, it is Kapha season (water and earth), a time of sluggishness that requires detoxification. The mind is romantic, creative, and restless. Classical ragas like Vasanta are sung to capture its floral, effervescent energy. 2. Grishma (Summer) — Mid-May to Mid-July Nature’s Signature: The sun hardens. Water bodies shrink. Dust devils spin across dry earth. Nights offer little relief. Mangoes ripen—nature’s compensation for the heat. Forests appear burned, animals seek shade. Grishma is the trial by fire