Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 1835. 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 1835, 13:46 |
Until 21 Apr 1835; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
21 Apr 1835, 02:03 |
Until 22 Jun 1835; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
22 Jun 1835, 10:48 |
Until 24 Aug 1835; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
24 Aug 1835, 04:06 |
Until 24 Oct 1835; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
24 Oct 1835, 08:53 |
Until 22 Dec 1835; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 1835, 18:11 |
Until 19 Feb 1836; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
12 Jan 1835, 15:45 |
Until 13 Mar 1835; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
13 Mar 1835, 01:48 |
Until 13 May 1835; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
13 May 1835, 07:37 |
Until 15 Jul 1835; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
15 Jul 1835, 01:22 |
Until 15 Sep 1835; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
15 Sep 1835, 09:34 |
Until 14 Nov 1835; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
14 Nov 1835, 20:56 |
Until 12 Jan 1836; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 1835, 13:48 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
22 Jun 1835, 10:48 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
24 Sep 1835, 00:42 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 1835, 18:11 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
