Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2145. 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 2145, 18:18 |
Until 20 Apr 2145; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2145, 02:30 |
Until 21 Jun 2145; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2145, 07:58 |
Until 23 Aug 2145; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2145, 02:13 |
Until 23 Oct 2145; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
|
Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 2145, 11:08 |
Until 21 Dec 2145; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
21 Dec 2145, 23:36 |
Until 19 Feb 2146; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
16 Jan 2145, 03:37 |
Until 16 Mar 2145; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
16 Mar 2145, 13:24 |
Until 16 May 2145; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
16 May 2145, 18:22 |
Until 18 Jul 2145; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
18 Jul 2145, 11:27 |
Until 18 Sep 2145; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
18 Sep 2145, 19:48 |
Until 18 Nov 2145; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
18 Nov 2145, 07:58 |
Until 16 Jan 2146; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
20 Mar 2145, 16:29 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2145, 07:58 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2145, 00:44 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
21 Dec 2145, 23:36 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
