Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2303. 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) |
20 Feb 2303, 02:13 |
Until 21 Apr 2303; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
21 Apr 2303, 08:25 |
Until 22 Jun 2303; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
22 Jun 2303, 12:13 |
Until 24 Aug 2303; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
24 Aug 2303, 06:57 |
Until 24 Oct 2303; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
|
Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
24 Oct 2303, 17:55 |
Until 23 Dec 2303; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
23 Dec 2303, 07:52 |
Until 20 Feb 2304; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
19 Jan 2303, 16:00 |
Until 20 Mar 2303; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
20 Mar 2303, 01:37 |
Until 20 May 2303; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 May 2303, 06:12 |
Until 21 Jul 2303; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
|
Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jul 2303, 23:06 |
Until 22 Sep 2303; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
22 Sep 2303, 07:42 |
Until 21 Nov 2303; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
21 Nov 2303, 20:11 |
Until 19 Jan 2304; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
|
March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 2303, 23:31 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
22 Jun 2303, 12:13 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
24 Sep 2303, 06:25 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
23 Dec 2303, 07:52 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
