Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2244. 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 2244, 18:44 |
Until 20 Apr 2244; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2244, 01:44 |
Until 21 Jun 2244; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2244, 06:12 |
Until 23 Aug 2244; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2244, 00:47 |
Until 23 Oct 2244; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
|
Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 2244, 11:00 |
Until 22 Dec 2244; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 2244, 00:23 |
Until 19 Feb 2245; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
18 Jan 2244, 12:47 |
Until 17 Mar 2244; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
17 Mar 2244, 22:30 |
Until 18 May 2244; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
18 May 2244, 03:16 |
Until 19 Jul 2244; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
19 Jul 2244, 20:16 |
Until 20 Sep 2244; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
20 Sep 2244, 04:48 |
Until 19 Nov 2244; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
19 Nov 2244, 17:12 |
Until 17 Jan 2245; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
20 Mar 2244, 16:23 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2244, 06:12 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
22 Sep 2244, 23:54 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 2244, 00:23 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
