Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2217. 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 2217, 05:25 |
Until 20 Apr 2217; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2217, 12:42 |
Until 21 Jun 2217; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2217, 17:27 |
Until 23 Aug 2217; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2217, 11:57 |
Until 23 Oct 2217; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 2217, 21:47 |
Until 22 Dec 2217; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 2217, 10:59 |
Until 19 Feb 2218; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
17 Jan 2217, 14:41 |
Until 18 Mar 2217; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
18 Mar 2217, 00:26 |
Until 18 May 2217; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
18 May 2217, 05:13 |
Until 19 Jul 2217; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
19 Jul 2217, 22:15 |
Until 20 Sep 2217; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
20 Sep 2217, 06:43 |
Until 19 Nov 2217; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
19 Nov 2217, 19:04 |
Until 17 Jan 2218; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 2217, 03:11 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2217, 17:27 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2217, 10:53 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 2217, 10:59 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
