Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2226. 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 2226, 10:10 |
Until 20 Apr 2226; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2226, 17:16 |
Until 21 Jun 2226; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2226, 21:46 |
Until 23 Aug 2226; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2226, 16:16 |
Until 24 Oct 2226; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
|
Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
24 Oct 2226, 02:19 |
Until 22 Dec 2226; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 2226, 15:32 |
Until 19 Feb 2227; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
17 Jan 2226, 22:13 |
Until 18 Mar 2226; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
18 Mar 2226, 07:56 |
Until 18 May 2226; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
18 May 2226, 12:36 |
Until 20 Jul 2226; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
20 Jul 2226, 05:32 |
Until 20 Sep 2226; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
20 Sep 2226, 14:04 |
Until 20 Nov 2226; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
20 Nov 2226, 02:29 |
Until 18 Jan 2227; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 2226, 07:52 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2226, 21:46 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2226, 15:19 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 2226, 15:32 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
