Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2361. 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 2361, 03:53 |
Until 20 Apr 2361; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2361, 09:19 |
Until 21 Jun 2361; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2361, 12:26 |
Until 23 Aug 2361; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2361, 07:18 |
Until 23 Oct 2361; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
|
Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
23 Oct 2361, 19:02 |
Until 22 Dec 2361; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 2361, 09:42 |
Until 19 Feb 2362; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
19 Jan 2361, 12:57 |
Until 19 Mar 2361; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
|
Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
19 Mar 2361, 22:34 |
Until 20 May 2361; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 May 2361, 02:57 |
Until 21 Jul 2361; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
|
Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jul 2361, 19:45 |
Until 22 Sep 2361; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
22 Sep 2361, 04:26 |
Until 21 Nov 2361; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
21 Nov 2361, 17:09 |
Until 19 Jan 2362; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
|
March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 2361, 00:51 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2361, 12:26 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2361, 07:07 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
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December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 2361, 09:42 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
