Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 1722. 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 1722, 03:33 |
Until 20 Apr 1722; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 1722, 17:28 |
Until 22 Jun 1722; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
22 Jun 1722, 03:31 |
Until 23 Aug 1722; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 1722, 20:28 |
Until 23 Oct 1722; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 1722, 23:37 |
Until 22 Dec 1722; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 1722, 07:42 |
Until 19 Feb 1723; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
10 Jan 1722, 16:04 |
Until 11 Mar 1722; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
11 Mar 1722, 02:13 |
Until 11 May 1722; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
11 May 1722, 08:28 |
Until 13 Jul 1722; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
13 Jul 1722, 02:32 |
Until 13 Sep 1722; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
13 Sep 1722, 10:35 |
Until 12 Nov 1722; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
12 Nov 1722, 21:28 |
Until 10 Jan 1723; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 1722, 04:20 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
22 Jun 1722, 03:31 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 1722, 16:19 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 1722, 07:42 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
