Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 1879. 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 1879, 05:10 |
Until 20 Apr 1879; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 1879, 16:46 |
Until 22 Jun 1879; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
22 Jun 1879, 01:05 |
Until 23 Aug 1879; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 1879, 18:36 |
Until 24 Oct 1879; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
|
Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
24 Oct 1879, 00:00 |
Until 22 Dec 1879; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 1879, 09:45 |
Until 19 Feb 1880; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
12 Jan 1879, 22:09 |
Until 13 Mar 1879; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
|
Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
13 Mar 1879, 08:03 |
Until 13 May 1879; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
13 May 1879, 13:42 |
Until 15 Jul 1879; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
15 Jul 1879, 07:24 |
Until 15 Sep 1879; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
15 Sep 1879, 15:36 |
Until 15 Nov 1879; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
15 Nov 1879, 03:04 |
Until 13 Jan 1880; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 1879, 04:53 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
22 Jun 1879, 01:05 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 1879, 15:30 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 1879, 09:45 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
