Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2209. 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 2209, 06:56 |
Until 20 Apr 2209; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2209, 14:19 |
Until 21 Jun 2209; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2209, 19:08 |
Until 23 Aug 2209; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2209, 13:40 |
Until 23 Oct 2209; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 2209, 23:30 |
Until 22 Dec 2209; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 2209, 12:34 |
Until 19 Feb 2210; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
17 Jan 2209, 13:23 |
Until 17 Mar 2209; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
17 Mar 2209, 23:06 |
Until 18 May 2209; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
18 May 2209, 03:54 |
Until 19 Jul 2209; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
19 Jul 2209, 20:58 |
Until 20 Sep 2209; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
20 Sep 2209, 05:33 |
Until 19 Nov 2209; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
19 Nov 2209, 17:57 |
Until 17 Jan 2210; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 2209, 04:45 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2209, 19:08 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2209, 12:37 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 2209, 12:34 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
