Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 1731. 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 1731, 07:53 |
Until 20 Apr 1731; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 1731, 21:36 |
Until 22 Jun 1731; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
22 Jun 1731, 07:30 |
Until 24 Aug 1731; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
24 Aug 1731, 00:26 |
Until 24 Oct 1731; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
24 Oct 1731, 03:42 |
Until 22 Dec 1731; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 1731, 12:01 |
Until 19 Feb 1732; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
10 Jan 1731, 23:33 |
Until 11 Mar 1731; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
11 Mar 1731, 09:40 |
Until 11 May 1731; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
11 May 1731, 15:47 |
Until 13 Jul 1731; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
13 Jul 1731, 09:46 |
Until 13 Sep 1731; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
13 Sep 1731, 17:49 |
Until 13 Nov 1731; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
13 Nov 1731, 04:49 |
Until 11 Jan 1732; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 1731, 08:34 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
22 Jun 1731, 07:30 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 1731, 20:19 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 1731, 12:01 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
