Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 1891. 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 1891, 03:09 |
Until 20 Apr 1891; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 1891, 14:35 |
Until 21 Jun 1891; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 1891, 22:53 |
Until 23 Aug 1891; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 1891, 16:35 |
Until 23 Oct 1891; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
|
Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 1891, 22:10 |
Until 22 Dec 1891; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 1891, 08:01 |
Until 19 Feb 1892; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
12 Jan 1891, 23:57 |
Until 13 Mar 1891; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
|
Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
13 Mar 1891, 09:47 |
Until 13 May 1891; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
13 May 1891, 15:23 |
Until 15 Jul 1891; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
15 Jul 1891, 09:08 |
Until 15 Sep 1891; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
15 Sep 1891, 17:27 |
Until 15 Nov 1891; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
15 Nov 1891, 04:59 |
Until 13 Jan 1892; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 1891, 02:46 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 1891, 22:53 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 1891, 13:35 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
|
December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 1891, 08:01 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
