Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2139. 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 2139, 07:09 |
Until 20 Apr 2139; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2139, 15:24 |
Until 21 Jun 2139; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2139, 21:06 |
Until 23 Aug 2139; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2139, 15:29 |
Until 24 Oct 2139; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
|
Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
24 Oct 2139, 00:21 |
Until 22 Dec 2139; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 2139, 12:38 |
Until 19 Feb 2140; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
16 Jan 2139, 14:33 |
Until 17 Mar 2139; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
17 Mar 2139, 00:13 |
Until 17 May 2139; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
17 May 2139, 05:17 |
Until 18 Jul 2139; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
18 Jul 2139, 22:36 |
Until 19 Sep 2139; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
19 Sep 2139, 07:06 |
Until 18 Nov 2139; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
18 Nov 2139, 19:14 |
Until 16 Jan 2140; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 2139, 05:20 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2139, 21:06 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2139, 14:00 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 2139, 12:38 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
