Physiological importance of Dincharya as preventive approach towards Indriya Vikara.

Introduction:Indriyas are responsible for the Yathartha Anubhava or true unadulterated knowledge of everythingaroundus.This knowledge will hamper when Nidana Sevanaoccurs and due to which DushitaDoshas (orimbalanced Doshas) reach the Adhisthana of Indriyas and leads to total (Upghata) or partial (Uptapa) loss of function of that Indriya. Ayurvedahave various concept of healthy and happy life, Dincharyais one of such important concepts. Dincharya mentionedinAyurvedictextsgivetheprophylaxisprotocolforpreventingthistypeofIndriya Vikaraandmaintaining the physiological functioning of Indriyas properly. Methods:Authentic text of Ayurveda, pubmed and other contemporary textbook referred for the collection of data related to Dincharya and Indriya(senses). Result:Acharyas mentioned that oneshouldwakeupinBrahmaMuhurtabecausethatincreasesthelongevityandmaintainDhatu Samya Avastha of the body. Some practices in Dincharya gives Bala to Urdhavjatru (Adhisthanof all Indriyas) and prevent diseases of Urdhavjatru(eyes, nose, ear, head, mouth). These practices areAnjana,Dhoompaan,Nasya,Karnapooran,Gandoosh-Kaval Dhaaran,Dantadhaavan,Jihva Nirlekhan etc. Conclusion:Dincharya practices have a deep impact and numerous benefits for our Indriyashence oneshouldgivethemplaceintheirdailyroutines.