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Karkkidaka Kanji, Kerala,s Ayurvedic Traditional Herbal Soup or porridge

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How we can make Karkkidaka Kanji in simple method? K arkkidaka Kanji is Considered as one of the Monsoon Rejuviation Treatment Kerala's Traditional   Ayurveda: Karkidaka Kanji (Herbal Soup):-  during the month of Karkidakom ! In Ayurveda, mid-June to mid-August is referred to as the Varsha Rithu or the Monsoon period. Tradition and Ayurveda say that rejuvenation therapies are best during monsoon.  This is the right time to monitor diet and take good care of their health. During Karkidakom with the incessant rains beating down the roof stepping outside is out of question, so traditionally this month is spent in rejuvenation of the mind and body. Most Hindu households read the Ramayanam (the epic story of Rama where good wins over evil and the Ramarajya/order is restored in the world), other than that it’s also an ideal time for Ayurvedic massages & treatments. A special healing diet is taken during this month called Marunnu Kanji/Karkidaka Kanji (Herb