Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 1708. 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 1708, 18:09 |
Until 20 Apr 1708; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 1708, 08:07 |
Until 21 Jun 1708; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 1708, 18:10 |
Until 23 Aug 1708; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 1708, 10:58 |
Until 23 Oct 1708; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
|
Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 1708, 13:54 |
Until 21 Dec 1708; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
21 Dec 1708, 21:55 |
Until 18 Feb 1709; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
11 Jan 1708, 02:02 |
Until 10 Mar 1708; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
10 Mar 1708, 12:10 |
Until 10 May 1708; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
10 May 1708, 18:20 |
Until 12 Jul 1708; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
12 Jul 1708, 12:23 |
Until 12 Sep 1708; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
12 Sep 1708, 20:24 |
Until 12 Nov 1708; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
12 Nov 1708, 07:15 |
Until 10 Jan 1709; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
20 Mar 1708, 18:57 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 1708, 18:10 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 1708, 06:43 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
21 Dec 1708, 21:55 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
