Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2167. 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 2167, 02:30 |
Until 20 Apr 2167; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2167, 10:23 |
Until 21 Jun 2167; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
|
Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2167, 15:37 |
Until 23 Aug 2167; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2167, 10:01 |
Until 23 Oct 2167; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
|
Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 2167, 19:14 |
Until 22 Dec 2167; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 2167, 07:50 |
Until 19 Feb 2168; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
16 Jan 2167, 19:01 |
Until 17 Mar 2167; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
|
Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
17 Mar 2167, 04:46 |
Until 17 May 2167; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
17 May 2167, 09:39 |
Until 19 Jul 2167; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
|
Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
19 Jul 2167, 02:43 |
Until 19 Sep 2167; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
19 Sep 2167, 11:10 |
Until 18 Nov 2167; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
18 Nov 2167, 23:22 |
Until 17 Jan 2168; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
|
March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 2167, 00:33 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2167, 15:37 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2167, 08:41 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 2167, 07:50 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
