Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 1812. 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 1812, 23:42 |
Until 20 Apr 1812; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 1812, 12:18 |
Until 21 Jun 1812; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 1812, 21:22 |
Until 23 Aug 1812; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 1812, 14:41 |
Until 23 Oct 1812; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 1812, 19:08 |
Until 22 Dec 1812; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 1812, 04:09 |
Until 19 Feb 1813; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
12 Jan 1812, 18:16 |
Until 12 Mar 1812; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
12 Mar 1812, 04:16 |
Until 12 May 1812; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
12 May 1812, 10:08 |
Until 14 Jul 1812; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
14 Jul 1812, 03:56 |
Until 14 Sep 1812; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
14 Sep 1812, 12:05 |
Until 13 Nov 1812; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
13 Nov 1812, 23:19 |
Until 12 Jan 1813; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
20 Mar 1812, 23:52 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 1812, 21:22 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 1812, 11:09 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 1812, 04:09 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
