Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 1718. 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 1718, 04:19 |
Until 20 Apr 1718; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 1718, 18:17 |
Until 22 Jun 1718; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
22 Jun 1718, 04:20 |
Until 23 Aug 1718; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 1718, 21:06 |
Until 24 Oct 1718; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
24 Oct 1718, 00:08 |
Until 22 Dec 1718; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 1718, 08:20 |
Until 19 Feb 1719; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
10 Jan 1718, 15:31 |
Until 11 Mar 1718; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
11 Mar 1718, 01:36 |
Until 11 May 1718; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
11 May 1718, 07:52 |
Until 13 Jul 1718; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
13 Jul 1718, 01:55 |
Until 13 Sep 1718; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
13 Sep 1718, 09:54 |
Until 12 Nov 1718; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
12 Nov 1718, 20:49 |
Until 10 Jan 1719; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 1718, 05:06 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
22 Jun 1718, 04:20 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 1718, 16:52 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 1718, 08:20 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
