Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2229. 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 2229, 03:29 |
Until 20 Apr 2229; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2229, 10:38 |
Until 21 Jun 2229; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2229, 15:11 |
Until 23 Aug 2229; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2229, 09:36 |
Until 23 Oct 2229; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 2229, 19:33 |
Until 22 Dec 2229; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 2229, 08:50 |
Until 19 Feb 2230; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
17 Jan 2229, 16:37 |
Until 18 Mar 2229; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
18 Mar 2229, 02:23 |
Until 18 May 2229; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
18 May 2229, 07:09 |
Until 20 Jul 2229; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
20 Jul 2229, 00:05 |
Until 20 Sep 2229; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
20 Sep 2229, 08:28 |
Until 19 Nov 2229; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
19 Nov 2229, 20:49 |
Until 17 Jan 2230; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 2229, 01:13 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2229, 15:11 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2229, 08:35 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 2229, 08:50 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
