Hemanta Rutu, described in Ayurveda as the early winter season, traditionally spans mid-November to mid-January.  It is marked by cold winds, stability, and strong jatharagni, which allows the body to tolerate heavier, nourishing foods.  However, in the present era, many regions experience warmer and fluctuating weather due to urbanization and climate change.  This creates an “unseasonal” Hemanta where classical ritucharya principles remain the foundation, but diet and lifestyle need intelligent adjustment to suit milder temperatures. Classically, Hemanta shows strong agni, predominance of Vata &Kapha qualities, pacified Pitta, and overall good strength. But today, with artificial heating, tight clothing, sedentary habits and less exposure to natural cold, Kapha stagnation and even mild Pitta aggravation may occur despite the seasonal calendar. Diet during Hemanta includes snigdha, guru, brimhana foods like wheat, rice, barley, masha, milk, ghee and sesame...