Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2255. 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 2255, 10:36 |
Until 20 Apr 2255; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2255, 17:24 |
Until 21 Jun 2255; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2255, 21:49 |
Until 23 Aug 2255; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2255, 16:31 |
Until 24 Oct 2255; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
|
Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
24 Oct 2255, 02:51 |
Until 22 Dec 2255; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 2255, 16:17 |
Until 19 Feb 2256; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
18 Jan 2255, 08:31 |
Until 18 Mar 2255; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
18 Mar 2255, 18:11 |
Until 18 May 2255; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
18 May 2255, 22:54 |
Until 20 Jul 2255; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
20 Jul 2255, 15:59 |
Until 21 Sep 2255; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
21 Sep 2255, 00:35 |
Until 20 Nov 2255; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
20 Nov 2255, 12:55 |
Until 18 Jan 2256; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 2255, 08:09 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2255, 21:49 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2255, 15:42 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 2255, 16:17 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
