Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2153. 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 2153, 17:02 |
Until 20 Apr 2153; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2153, 01:03 |
Until 21 Jun 2153; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2153, 06:23 |
Until 23 Aug 2153; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2153, 00:43 |
Until 23 Oct 2153; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 2153, 09:44 |
Until 21 Dec 2153; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
21 Dec 2153, 22:16 |
Until 18 Feb 2154; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
16 Jan 2153, 04:53 |
Until 16 Mar 2153; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
16 Mar 2153, 14:38 |
Until 16 May 2153; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
16 May 2153, 19:30 |
Until 18 Jul 2153; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
18 Jul 2153, 12:36 |
Until 18 Sep 2153; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
18 Sep 2153, 21:02 |
Until 18 Nov 2153; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
18 Nov 2153, 09:13 |
Until 16 Jan 2154; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
20 Mar 2153, 15:08 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2153, 06:23 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
22 Sep 2153, 23:17 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
21 Dec 2153, 22:16 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
