Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2171. 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 2171, 01:39 |
Until 20 Apr 2171; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2171, 09:33 |
Until 21 Jun 2171; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2171, 14:54 |
Until 23 Aug 2171; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2171, 09:24 |
Until 23 Oct 2171; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
|
Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 2171, 18:35 |
Until 22 Dec 2171; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 2171, 07:08 |
Until 19 Feb 2172; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
16 Jan 2171, 19:27 |
Until 17 Mar 2171; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
|
Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
17 Mar 2171, 05:12 |
Until 17 May 2171; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
17 May 2171, 10:10 |
Until 19 Jul 2171; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
|
Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
19 Jul 2171, 03:26 |
Until 19 Sep 2171; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
19 Sep 2171, 11:56 |
Until 19 Nov 2171; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
19 Nov 2171, 00:03 |
Until 17 Jan 2172; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
20 Mar 2171, 23:42 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2171, 14:54 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2171, 08:04 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 2171, 07:08 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
