Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2117. 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 2117, 23:18 |
Until 20 Apr 2117; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2117, 07:50 |
Until 21 Jun 2117; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2117, 13:41 |
Until 23 Aug 2117; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2117, 07:56 |
Until 23 Oct 2117; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
|
Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 2117, 16:26 |
Until 22 Dec 2117; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 2117, 04:35 |
Until 19 Feb 2118; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
15 Jan 2117, 23:11 |
Until 16 Mar 2117; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
16 Mar 2117, 08:58 |
Until 16 May 2117; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
16 May 2117, 14:01 |
Until 18 Jul 2117; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
18 Jul 2117, 07:17 |
Until 18 Sep 2117; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
18 Sep 2117, 15:42 |
Until 18 Nov 2117; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
18 Nov 2117, 03:46 |
Until 16 Jan 2118; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
20 Mar 2117, 21:38 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2117, 13:41 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2117, 06:16 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 2117, 04:35 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
