Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2051. 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) |
18 Feb 2051, 22:47 |
Until 20 Apr 2051; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2051, 08:10 |
Until 21 Jun 2051; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2051, 14:48 |
Until 23 Aug 2051; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2051, 08:59 |
Until 23 Oct 2051; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 2051, 16:40 |
Until 22 Dec 2051; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 2051, 04:04 |
Until 19 Feb 2052; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
15 Jan 2051, 00:56 |
Until 15 Mar 2051; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
15 Mar 2051, 10:43 |
Until 15 May 2051; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
15 May 2051, 15:56 |
Until 17 Jul 2051; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
17 Jul 2051, 09:21 |
Until 17 Sep 2051; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
17 Sep 2051, 17:45 |
Until 17 Nov 2051; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
17 Nov 2051, 05:38 |
Until 15 Jan 2052; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
20 Mar 2051, 21:29 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2051, 14:48 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2051, 06:57 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 2051, 04:04 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
