But for those 45 to 60 days—the light is golden, the breeze is gentle, and the country smiles.
So, if you are in India this time of year, don't stay inside. Step out. Buy a bunch of fresh coriander from a street vendor. Listen for the cuckoo. Let a stranger throw a handful of gulal (colored powder) on your shoulders. spring season india
Visit the Sun Temple during the Navratri of spring (Chaitra Navratri). The stepwells are full, the weather is pleasant, and the Garba dances under the stars are electrifying. A Note on the "Spring Fever" In Ayurveda, spring is known as Kapha season. As the snow melts and the earth becomes moist, our bodies also release accumulated winter lethargy. You might feel a little sluggish or get the sniffles (seasonal allergies are real, thanks to the flowering trees). The remedy? Honey (the oldest medicine) and light, spicy food. It is nature’s way of doing a deep clean before summer. The Ephemeral Magic The tragedy of spring in India is its brevity. By the first week of April, the mango flowers have fallen, the mustard fields are harvested, and the Koel goes quiet, exhausted from singing. The dust storms of April roll in, signaling the start of summer. But for those 45 to 60 days—the light
Down south, the neem trees (known for their medicinal bitterness) suddenly sprout tender, violet-green leaves that look like lace against the blue sky. Buy a bunch of fresh coriander from a street vendor
Drive down any highway in North India during February, and you will understand why poets like Kalidasa wrote volumes about this season. The mustard fields of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan are in full bloom. It looks as if a golden carpet has been draped over the earth. In the hills of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the rhododendrons ( Buransh ) burst open, turning entire forest slopes red.