Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 1817. 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 1817, 04:44 |
Until 20 Apr 1817; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 1817, 17:18 |
Until 22 Jun 1817; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
22 Jun 1817, 02:23 |
Until 23 Aug 1817; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 1817, 19:43 |
Until 24 Oct 1817; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
24 Oct 1817, 00:10 |
Until 22 Dec 1817; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 1817, 09:09 |
Until 19 Feb 1818; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
12 Jan 1817, 00:56 |
Until 12 Mar 1817; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
12 Mar 1817, 10:56 |
Until 12 May 1817; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
12 May 1817, 16:52 |
Until 14 Jul 1817; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
14 Jul 1817, 10:44 |
Until 14 Sep 1817; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
14 Sep 1817, 18:53 |
Until 14 Nov 1817; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
14 Nov 1817, 06:01 |
Until 12 Jan 1818; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 1817, 04:53 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
22 Jun 1817, 02:23 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 1817, 16:11 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 1817, 09:09 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
