Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 1738. 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 1738, 00:49 |
Until 20 Apr 1738; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 1738, 14:24 |
Until 22 Jun 1738; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
22 Jun 1738, 00:12 |
Until 23 Aug 1738; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 1738, 17:13 |
Until 23 Oct 1738; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 1738, 20:35 |
Until 22 Dec 1738; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 1738, 04:57 |
Until 19 Feb 1739; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
10 Jan 1738, 18:42 |
Until 11 Mar 1738; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
11 Mar 1738, 04:47 |
Until 11 May 1738; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
11 May 1738, 10:53 |
Until 13 Jul 1738; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
13 Jul 1738, 04:54 |
Until 13 Sep 1738; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
13 Sep 1738, 12:58 |
Until 12 Nov 1738; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
12 Nov 1738, 23:55 |
Until 11 Jan 1739; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 1738, 01:27 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
22 Jun 1738, 00:12 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 1738, 13:09 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 1738, 04:57 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
