Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2242. 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 2242, 07:15 |
Until 20 Apr 2242; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2242, 14:10 |
Until 21 Jun 2242; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2242, 18:36 |
Until 23 Aug 2242; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2242, 13:12 |
Until 23 Oct 2242; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
|
Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 2242, 23:21 |
Until 22 Dec 2242; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 2242, 12:41 |
Until 19 Feb 2243; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
18 Jan 2242, 00:37 |
Until 18 Mar 2242; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
|
Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
18 Mar 2242, 10:19 |
Until 18 May 2242; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
18 May 2242, 14:59 |
Until 20 Jul 2242; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
20 Jul 2242, 08:00 |
Until 20 Sep 2242; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
20 Sep 2242, 16:33 |
Until 20 Nov 2242; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
20 Nov 2242, 04:53 |
Until 18 Jan 2243; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 2242, 04:52 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2242, 18:36 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2242, 12:18 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 2242, 12:41 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
