Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2331. 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 2331, 21:14 |
Until 21 Apr 2331; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
21 Apr 2331, 03:01 |
Until 22 Jun 2331; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
22 Jun 2331, 06:32 |
Until 24 Aug 2331; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
24 Aug 2331, 01:23 |
Until 24 Oct 2331; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
24 Oct 2331, 12:45 |
Until 23 Dec 2331; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
23 Dec 2331, 03:06 |
Until 20 Feb 2332; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
19 Jan 2331, 20:22 |
Until 20 Mar 2331; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
20 Mar 2331, 05:57 |
Until 20 May 2331; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 May 2331, 10:25 |
Until 22 Jul 2331; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
22 Jul 2331, 03:20 |
Until 22 Sep 2331; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
22 Sep 2331, 12:00 |
Until 22 Nov 2331; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
22 Nov 2331, 00:36 |
Until 20 Jan 2332; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 2331, 18:21 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
22 Jun 2331, 06:32 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
24 Sep 2331, 01:02 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
23 Dec 2331, 03:06 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
