Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2359. 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 2359, 16:24 |
Until 20 Apr 2359; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2359, 21:54 |
Until 22 Jun 2359; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
22 Jun 2359, 01:05 |
Until 23 Aug 2359; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2359, 19:45 |
Until 24 Oct 2359; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
24 Oct 2359, 07:20 |
Until 22 Dec 2359; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 2359, 22:00 |
Until 19 Feb 2360; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
20 Jan 2359, 00:45 |
Until 20 Mar 2359; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
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Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
20 Mar 2359, 10:21 |
Until 20 May 2359; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 May 2359, 14:49 |
Until 22 Jul 2359; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
22 Jul 2359, 07:34 |
Until 22 Sep 2359; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
22 Sep 2359, 16:02 |
Until 22 Nov 2359; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
22 Nov 2359, 04:41 |
Until 20 Jan 2360; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
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March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 2359, 13:23 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
22 Jun 2359, 01:05 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2359, 19:28 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 2359, 22:00 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
