Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2203. 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 2203, 19:58 |
Until 21 Apr 2203; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
21 Apr 2203, 03:28 |
Until 22 Jun 2203; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
22 Jun 2203, 08:24 |
Until 24 Aug 2203; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
24 Aug 2203, 02:55 |
Until 24 Oct 2203; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
|
Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
24 Oct 2203, 12:38 |
Until 23 Dec 2203; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
23 Dec 2203, 01:37 |
Until 20 Feb 2204; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
18 Jan 2203, 00:29 |
Until 18 Mar 2203; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
|
Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
18 Mar 2203, 10:13 |
Until 18 May 2203; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
18 May 2203, 15:04 |
Until 20 Jul 2203; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
|
Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
20 Jul 2203, 08:08 |
Until 20 Sep 2203; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
20 Sep 2203, 16:39 |
Until 20 Nov 2203; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
20 Nov 2203, 04:58 |
Until 18 Jan 2204; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 2203, 17:50 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
22 Jun 2203, 08:24 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
24 Sep 2203, 01:49 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
23 Dec 2203, 01:37 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
