Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 1744. 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 1744, 11:40 |
Until 20 Apr 1744; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 1744, 01:10 |
Until 21 Jun 1744; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 1744, 10:59 |
Until 23 Aug 1744; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 1744, 04:04 |
Until 23 Oct 1744; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 1744, 07:31 |
Until 21 Dec 1744; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
21 Dec 1744, 15:50 |
Until 18 Feb 1745; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
11 Jan 1744, 07:34 |
Until 10 Mar 1744; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
10 Mar 1744, 17:39 |
Until 10 May 1744; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
10 May 1744, 23:44 |
Until 12 Jul 1744; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
12 Jul 1744, 17:45 |
Until 13 Sep 1744; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
13 Sep 1744, 01:51 |
Until 12 Nov 1744; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
12 Nov 1744, 12:49 |
Until 10 Jan 1745; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
20 Mar 1744, 12:15 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 1744, 10:59 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 1744, 00:04 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
21 Dec 1744, 15:50 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
