Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 1705. Each Ritu is two months long. Drik Ritu follows the tropical Sun (the real seasons); the sidereal Ritu follows the signs used in the Panchang.
Drik Ritu (tropical Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
19 Feb 1705, 00:45 |
Until 20 Apr 1705; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 1705, 14:47 |
Until 22 Jun 1705; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
22 Jun 1705, 00:53 |
Until 23 Aug 1705; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 1705, 17:40 |
Until 23 Oct 1705; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
|
Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 1705, 20:35 |
Until 22 Dec 1705; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 1705, 04:36 |
Until 19 Feb 1706; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
10 Jan 1705, 07:33 |
Until 10 Mar 1705; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
10 Mar 1705, 17:38 |
Until 10 May 1705; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
10 May 1705, 23:51 |
Until 12 Jul 1705; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
12 Jul 1705, 17:56 |
Until 13 Sep 1705; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
13 Sep 1705, 01:58 |
Until 12 Nov 1705; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
12 Nov 1705, 12:52 |
Until 10 Jan 1706; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 1705, 01:35 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
22 Jun 1705, 00:53 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 1705, 13:24 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 1705, 04:36 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
