Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2161. 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 2161, 15:17 |
Until 19 Apr 2161; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
19 Apr 2161, 23:19 |
Until 21 Jun 2161; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2161, 04:38 |
Until 22 Aug 2161; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
22 Aug 2161, 23:00 |
Until 23 Oct 2161; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 2161, 08:10 |
Until 21 Dec 2161; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
21 Dec 2161, 20:42 |
Until 18 Feb 2162; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
16 Jan 2161, 05:58 |
Until 16 Mar 2161; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
16 Mar 2161, 15:45 |
Until 16 May 2161; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
16 May 2161, 20:42 |
Until 18 Jul 2161; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
18 Jul 2161, 13:50 |
Until 18 Sep 2161; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
18 Sep 2161, 22:18 |
Until 18 Nov 2161; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
18 Nov 2161, 10:30 |
Until 16 Jan 2162; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
20 Mar 2161, 13:24 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2161, 04:38 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
22 Sep 2161, 21:39 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
21 Dec 2161, 20:42 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
