Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2116. 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 2116, 17:22 |
Until 20 Apr 2116; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2116, 01:53 |
Until 21 Jun 2116; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2116, 07:49 |
Until 23 Aug 2116; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2116, 02:07 |
Until 23 Oct 2116; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 2116, 10:39 |
Until 21 Dec 2116; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
21 Dec 2116, 22:46 |
Until 18 Feb 2117; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
16 Jan 2116, 17:02 |
Until 16 Mar 2116; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
16 Mar 2116, 02:43 |
Until 16 May 2116; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
16 May 2116, 07:46 |
Until 18 Jul 2116; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
18 Jul 2116, 01:03 |
Until 18 Sep 2116; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
18 Sep 2116, 09:27 |
Until 17 Nov 2116; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
17 Nov 2116, 21:32 |
Until 15 Jan 2117; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
20 Mar 2116, 15:40 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2116, 07:49 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2116, 00:28 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
21 Dec 2116, 22:46 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
