Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2055. 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 2055, 22:17 |
Until 20 Apr 2055; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2055, 07:38 |
Until 21 Jun 2055; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2055, 14:10 |
Until 23 Aug 2055; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2055, 08:18 |
Until 23 Oct 2055; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 2055, 16:03 |
Until 22 Dec 2055; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 2055, 03:25 |
Until 19 Feb 2056; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
15 Jan 2055, 01:34 |
Until 15 Mar 2055; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
15 Mar 2055, 11:22 |
Until 15 May 2055; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
15 May 2055, 16:36 |
Until 17 Jul 2055; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
17 Jul 2055, 10:00 |
Until 17 Sep 2055; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
17 Sep 2055, 18:26 |
Until 17 Nov 2055; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
17 Nov 2055, 06:18 |
Until 15 Jan 2056; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
20 Mar 2055, 20:58 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2055, 14:10 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2055, 06:18 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 2055, 03:25 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
