Indian Seasons
The six Indian seasons (Ritus) of 2387. 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 2387, 11:11 |
Until 20 Apr 2387; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 Apr 2387, 16:22 |
Until 21 Jun 2387; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
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Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
21 Jun 2387, 19:14 |
Until 23 Aug 2387; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
|
Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
23 Aug 2387, 14:06 |
Until 24 Oct 2387; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
|
Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
24 Oct 2387, 02:12 |
Until 22 Dec 2387; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
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Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
22 Dec 2387, 17:08 |
Until 19 Feb 2388; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
Vedic Ritu (sidereal Sun)
| Ritu | Begins | Details |
|
Shishira Ritu (Winter) |
20 Jan 2387, 04:55 |
Until 20 Mar 2387; Sun in Capricorn and Aquarius |
|
Vasanta Ritu (Spring) |
20 Mar 2387, 14:31 |
Until 20 May 2387; Sun in Pisces and Aries |
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Grishma Ritu (Summer) |
20 May 2387, 18:54 |
Until 22 Jul 2387; Sun in Taurus and Gemini |
|
Varsha Ritu (Monsoon) |
22 Jul 2387, 11:37 |
Until 22 Sep 2387; Sun in Cancer and Leo |
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Sharad Ritu (Autumn) |
22 Sep 2387, 20:18 |
Until 22 Nov 2387; Sun in Virgo and Libra |
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Hemanta Ritu (Pre-winter) |
22 Nov 2387, 09:05 |
Until 20 Jan 2388; Sun in Scorpio and Sagittarius |
Equinoxes and solstices
| Event | Moment | About |
|
March equinox (Vasant Vishuva) |
21 Mar 2387, 08:02 |
Day and night nearly equal; spring begins in the northern hemisphere |
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June solstice (Summer solstice) |
21 Jun 2387, 19:14 |
The longest day in the northern hemisphere |
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September equinox (Sharad Vishuva) |
23 Sep 2387, 14:04 |
Day and night nearly equal; autumn begins in the northern hemisphere |
|
December solstice (Winter solstice) |
22 Dec 2387, 17:08 |
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere |
