Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2296. 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 2296, 09:36 |
Until 19 Apr 2296; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
19 Apr 2296, 15:54 |
Until 20 Jun 2296; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
20 Jun 2296, 19:45 |
Until 22 Aug 2296; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
22 Aug 2296, 14:26 |
Until 23 Oct 2296; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 2296, 01:19 |
Until 21 Dec 2296; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
21 Dec 2296, 15:18 |
Until 18 Feb 2297; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
18 Jan 2296, 20:57 |
Until 18 Mar 2296; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
18 Mar 2296, 06:40 |
Until 18 May 2296; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
18 May 2296, 11:14 |
Until 20 Jul 2296; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
20 Jul 2296, 04:08 |
Until 20 Sep 2296; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
20 Sep 2296, 12:42 |
Until 20 Nov 2296; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
20 Nov 2296, 01:13 |
Until 18 Jan 2297; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
20 Mar 2296, 06:57 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
20 Jun 2296, 19:45 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
22 Sep 2296, 13:51 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
21 Dec 2296, 15:18 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
