• Dr Rema Madhu
• Dr. Sudheendra G. Nawale
• Dr. Venkatakrishna K.V

The Malayalam month of Karkitaka fall during monsoon which is classically known as the Varsha ritu (July-August). “ Karkitaka Charya” is a traditional seasonal regimen which includes both internal and external medications in form of ahara and vihara, in this month there will be reduced agnibala causing tridosha vitiation. Extreme environmental changes coupled with community financial collapse makes the month of Karkitaka particularly vulnerable to an outbreak of epidemics. An attempt to mitigate the adverse impacts of Karkitaka on both body and mind, the elder generation maintained a disciplined regimen. This article is an overview and study of the customs that are observed in the central region of Kerala during the Karkitaka month. The majority of the procedures were followed in expectation of an approaching environmental emergency. These practices cover nutritional, medicinal, and religious aspects which help to maintain the physical and mental and social health in the vulnerable season.

Karkitaka charya, Ahara, Vihara, Varsha rithu, Kerala

"ROLE OF KARKITAKA CHARYA IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION: A TRADITIONAL KERALEEYA VARSHA RITU CHARYA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no.d189-d198, February-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502321.pdf

"ROLE OF KARKITAKA CHARYA IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION: A TRADITIONAL KERALEEYA VARSHA RITU CHARYA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no. ppd189-d198, February-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502321.pdf