Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2228. 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 2228, 21:37 |
Until 20 Apr 2228; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2228, 04:48 |
Until 21 Jun 2228; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2228, 09:26 |
Until 23 Aug 2228; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2228, 03:53 |
Until 23 Oct 2228; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
|
Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 2228, 13:49 |
Until 22 Dec 2228; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 2228, 03:08 |
Until 19 Feb 2229; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
18 Jan 2228, 10:24 |
Until 17 Mar 2228; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
17 Mar 2228, 20:07 |
Until 18 May 2228; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
18 May 2228, 00:56 |
Until 19 Jul 2228; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
19 Jul 2228, 17:55 |
Until 20 Sep 2228; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
20 Sep 2228, 02:20 |
Until 19 Nov 2228; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
19 Nov 2228, 14:43 |
Until 17 Jan 2229; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
20 Mar 2228, 19:20 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2228, 09:26 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2228, 02:51 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 2228, 03:08 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
