Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2159. 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 2159, 03:39 |
Until 20 Apr 2159; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2159, 11:38 |
Until 21 Jun 2159; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2159, 17:03 |
Until 23 Aug 2159; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2159, 11:30 |
Until 23 Oct 2159; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 2159, 20:33 |
Until 22 Dec 2159; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 2159, 08:58 |
Until 19 Feb 2160; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
16 Jan 2159, 17:44 |
Until 17 Mar 2159; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
17 Mar 2159, 03:28 |
Until 17 May 2159; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
17 May 2159, 08:23 |
Until 19 Jul 2159; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
19 Jul 2159, 01:36 |
Until 19 Sep 2159; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
19 Sep 2159, 10:03 |
Until 18 Nov 2159; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
18 Nov 2159, 22:07 |
Until 16 Jan 2160; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 2159, 01:44 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2159, 17:03 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2159, 10:06 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 2159, 08:58 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
